In a recent development, the suspension of eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots has been lifted. The pilots were initially suspended due to a low-flying incident over beachgoers during a July 4 event.

The event in question was part of a tradition honoring servicemembers in South Carolina. Further details about the incident and the decision to lift the suspension are available from the Pentagon.

The Pentagon announced the lifting of the suspension, with a spokesman stating that the involved pilots are cleared to return to flying duties effective immediately.