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BumRushDaShow

(169,714 posts)
Tue Mar 31, 2026, 05:20 PM 12 hrs ago

Army suspends aircrew flying helicopters near Kid Rock's home

Source: NBC News

March 31, 2026, 9:51 AM EDT


The Army suspended the aircrew flying military helicopters by Kid Rock's house over the weekend, a U.S. official said Tuesday.

On Saturday, musician Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, posted a video on X showing him standing in the backyard of his Tennessee home as a military helicopter hovered for several seconds and another flew close by. "God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her," read a post accompanying the video. Rock also used profanities to lambast California Gov. Gavin Newsom in the post, which has been seen more than 10 million times.

The Army later identified the aircraft as AH-64 Apache helicopters operating in the Nashville area and stated that "appropriate action will be taken if any violations are found." A military spokesperson said Monday that the helicopters flew from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to the Nashville area.

"Army aviators must adhere to strict safety standards, professionalism, and established flight regulations," the Army said in a statement Monday. "An administrative review is underway to assess the mission and verify compliance with regulations and airspace requirements."

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/military/army-suspends-aircrew-flying-helicopters-kid-rocks-home-rcna265999



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Army suspends aircrew flying helicopters near Kid Rock's home (Original Post) BumRushDaShow 12 hrs ago OP
"And everyone knows that if they'd done a flyby by Taylor Swifts house, Pete Kegsbreth would have made sure they were co riversedge 11 hrs ago #1
Court-Martial ! please! Bread and Circuses 11 hrs ago #3
.....A spokesman for the 101st Airborne Division, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, said the flying helicopters were not relat riversedge 11 hrs ago #2
They may be sightseeing in Iran before they know it. bluedigger 9 hrs ago #4
Hegseth has apparently reinstated them. No investigation. IcyPeas 9 hrs ago #5
Yup BumRushDaShow 9 hrs ago #7
Send them to Dubai. mackdaddy 9 hrs ago #6

riversedge

(80,803 posts)
1. "And everyone knows that if they'd done a flyby by Taylor Swifts house, Pete Kegsbreth would have made sure they were co
Tue Mar 31, 2026, 05:59 PM
11 hrs ago

Spot on post!




And everyone knows that if they’d done a flyby by Taylor Swifts house, Pete Kegsbreth would have made sure they were court martialed and kicked out of the service.


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riversedge

(80,803 posts)
2. .....A spokesman for the 101st Airborne Division, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, said the flying helicopters were not relat
Tue Mar 31, 2026, 06:03 PM
11 hrs ago





..........A spokesman for the 101st Airborne Division, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, said the flying helicopters were not related to Nashville's "No Kings" protests that took place over the weekend and were "entirely coincidental" with the demonstrations.

bluedigger

(17,437 posts)
4. They may be sightseeing in Iran before they know it.
Tue Mar 31, 2026, 07:52 PM
9 hrs ago

In any case, they are probably at most guilty of bad judgement. If Kid Rock didn't publicize their activity it would have gone unremarked, most likely. I promise not to post any video if they come hover over my backyard. Air Assault!

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