The Pentagon lifted suspensions of eight AH-64 Apache pilots from the South Carolina Army National Guard effective 10 July 2026, returning them to full flight status immediately after completing a safety review of their low-altitude July 4 flyover over Myrtle Beach. The suspension, initiated as a routine non-punitive flight profile review following viral video of the helicopters flying low over beachgoers, was reversed after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth publicly intervened on social media. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the pilots are cleared to resume cockpit duties, emphasizing the Guard’s commitment to operational readiness for state and federal missions. The review examined altitude, speed, and path without disclosing specific safety concerns or disciplinary findings.