US Army suspends aircrew after helicopter flyover at Kid Rock’s Nashville home
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Fox News Digital has confirmed that the military has suspended the aircrew flying helicopters at Kid Rock’s Nashville mansion from flying duties over the weekend.
On Saturday, the “Cowboy” singer pumped his fist in the air as two AH-64 Apache helicopters stood idle outside his home. house in tennesseeaptly named the “Southern White House.”
Following the demonstration, a Fort Campbell spokesperson confirmed that an investigation had been launched to “review the circumstances surrounding this activity.”
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The U.S. Army suspended the flight crew who attended a military helicopter demonstration at Kid Rock’s home in Nashville on Saturday from flying duties. (Getty Images/Kid Rock)
“The Army confirms that on March 28, two Apache helicopters from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade at Fort Campbell conducted a flight in the Nashville area that attracted public and media attention,” Maj. Montrell Russell told Fox News Digital.
“This incident is currently under Army Regulation 15-6 administrative investigation. The personnel involved have been removed from flying duties while the Army is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the mission, including applicable FAA regulations, aviation safety protocol, and clearance requirements.”
“Because the investigation is ongoing, it would be inappropriate to discuss specific findings at this time. The Army takes any allegations of unauthorized or unsafe flight operations very seriously and is committed to enforcing standards and holding personnel accountable.”
When asked about the incident on Monday, Kid Rock, whose full name is Robert Ritchie, said he wasn’t too concerned about possible repercussions because of his connection to President Donald Trump.
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“I think they’ll be fine,” he said WKRN. “My friend is the commander in chief. So, what are they investigating? Did they stop for seconds… a minute?”
Rock, 55, said he regularly says “what’s up” when pilots are practicing in the area.
“It was pretty cool that they stopped right there,” he described Saturday’s maneuver. “I wasn’t expecting any of this, but I thought it was pretty cool.”
AH-64 Apache helicopters reportedly flew over the area No Kings protest in downtown Nashville in the early hours of the day.
“Fort Campbell leadership is aware of a video circulating on social media showing AH-64 Apache helicopters operating near a private residence associated with Mr. Robert Ritchie (also known as “Kid Rock”). The command has initiated an investigation to review the circumstances surrounding this activity,” Maj. Jonathon Bless, 101st Airborne Division Public Affairs Officer, told local WKRN.
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Kid Rock is a long-time supporter of President Donald Trump. (White House)
“The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell maintain stringent standards for aviation safety, professionalism and adherence to established flight regulations. We take seriously all concerns regarding aircraft operations and their impact on the surrounding community.”
“These helicopters were flying a route in the area.” around nashville for educational purposes. “Any connection to the No Kings Rally taking place in Nashville that day is purely coincidental,” Bless added.
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In the clip shared on social media, Rock cheered as an Apache attack helicopter flew by his pool, which featured a life-size statue of the Statue of Liberty.
Kid Rock performed before President-elect Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
“This is a level of respect for minds that the Governor of California will never know,” the musician said added subtitles to his video.
“God bless America and all who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend it.”
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