Army investigates after two helicopters hovered by Kid Rock’s pool as he saluted
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- The U.S. Army has initiated an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters hovered near Kid Rock's hillside home during a training run, while the musician publicly saluted the crews.
- Kid Rock shared videos on social media showing the helicopters flying close to his swimming pool with the Nashville skyline in the background, praising the display as a sign of respect.
- The 101st Airborne Division, based at Fort Campbell near Nashville, confirmed there was no official request from Kid Rock for the helicopter flyover, and stated the training run was unrelated to a nearby protest against the Trump administration.
- The Army emphasized that aviators must follow strict safety and flight regulations, and the ongoing review aims to verify compliance and determine if any violations occurred.
- Appropriate measures will be taken based on the review’s findings to ensure adherence to established standards.
