The Pentagon said Friday that it has lifted the suspension of the South Carolina National Guard Apache helicopter pilots who were suspended after flying at low altitude during a Fourth of July airshow. “Effective immediately, the suspension of all involved South Carolina pilots has been lifted,” Pentagon spokesman Sean
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The Pentagon said Friday that it has lifted the suspension of the South Carolina National Guard Apache helicopter pilots who were suspended after flying at low altitude during a Fourth of July airshow. “Effective immediately, the suspension of all involved South Carolina pilots has been lifted,” Pentagon spokesman Sean
Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have returned to flying duties after a suspension that followed a low flight over the state's beaches during a July 4 event.
The Independent reported the story as "Pentagon says suspension lifted for South Carolina helicopter pilots following July 4 beach event." Washington Examiner reported the story as "Pentagon reinstates Apache pilots who were suspended by South Carolina National Guard after beach show."
3 sources have covered this story, including Washington Examiner, The Independent and The Seattle Times. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 4 hours ago.
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