U.S. Army Suspends Crew that Flew Helicopters Near Kid Rock’s Home

Rolling Stone • March 31, 2026 • general

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The U.S. Army has suspended the crew who flew two AH-64 Apache helicopters near Kid Rock’s Nashville home over the weekend, pending an administrative review for potential violations of flight regulations.
Kid Rock posted a video of the helicopters circling his home, calling the display a sign of respect and criticizing California Governor Gavin Newsom, with the video garnering 10 million views.
The helicopters originated from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and the Army is currently assessing whether the flight complied with safety standards and airspace rules.
Kid Rock, in an interview, expressed confidence that the pilots would be fine, citing his friendship with President Donald Trump, whom he referred to as the Commander-in-Chief.