{"id":3897,"date":"2026-07-10T23:08:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T23:08:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homebuyerrelocation.com\/?p=3897"},"modified":"2026-07-10T23:08:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T23:08:30","slug":"hegseth-cancels-suspension-of-apache-pilots-grounded-after-july-4-beach-flyover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homebuyerrelocation.com\/?p=3897","title":{"rendered":"Hegseth cancels suspension of Apache pilots grounded after July 4 beach flyover"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The Pentagon has lifted the suspension of eight South Carolina Army National Guard pilots who were grounded after flying Apache helicopters along state coastal beaches during a July 4 \u201cSalute from the Shore\u201d celebration.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/homebuyerrelocation.com\/?p=3895\">LGBTQ characters in film decline for third straight year, GLAAD says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ll fix this. Carry on, Patriots,\u201d Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on X.<\/p>\n<p>Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell followed up with a statement Friday on X confirming that \u201ceffective immediately,\u201d the suspension of the pilots was canceled.<\/p>\n<p>State military officials insisted their initial decision was a temporary, nonpunitive measure pending a review of the flight profile.<\/p>\n<div>\n<section>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThese service members continue to report for their regular daily duties in a nonflying capacity while the review takes place. This standard procedure ensures a fair and objective process for everyone involved,\u201d South Carolina Army Guard officials said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>A GOP lawmaker in Washington echoed complaints that the suspension was an overreaction to the Apache flyover.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/homebuyerrelocation.com\/?p=3893\">Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race with a parting expletive<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe South Carolina National Guard needs to drop this review and restore these pilots immediately. Millions of Americans applauded the incredible display during [the Salute from the Shore] flyover while expressing complete admiration for them and appreciation for our country and military,\u201d Rep. Russell Fry, South Carolina Republican, said on social media. \u201cThese pilots should be celebrated, not sanctioned.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Guard officials said pulling a pilot from flight duties during an investigation is a standard safety procedure that protects both aircrews and the public.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSafety remains our absolute top priority, and we appreciate your continued support for our soldiers as we ensure all flight standards are fully met,\u201d they said in the statement.<\/p>\n<p>In March 2026, Mr. Hegseth intervened when the Army suspended the crews of two Apache helicopters that flew low over the home of musician Kid Rock in Nashville, Tennessee. He lifted the grounding and cancelled any potential punishments for the move.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/homebuyerrelocation.com\/?p=3892\">Ex-James Bond casting chief says 007 must stay white and male<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pentagon has lifted the suspension of eight South Carolina Army National Guard pilots who were grounded after flying Apache helicopters along state coastal beaches during a July 4 &#8220;Salute from the Shore&#8221; celebration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3896,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,8],"tags":[538,2341,2340],"class_list":["post-3897","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-security","tag-pentagon","tag-salute-from-the-shore","tag-south-carolina-army-national-guard"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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