UPDATE
Mar 31, 2026 5:25 PM CDT
The crews of two AH-64 Apache helicopters that hovered next to Kid Rock's swimming pool while he clapped and saluted on Saturday have been suspended from flying pending a investigation of their actions, a US Army spokesperson said on Tuesday. The suspension is a discretionary, but not unusual, step when an investigation is underway, Maj. Montrell Russell said, per the AP.
- "The Army has confirmed that on March 28, two Apache helicopters from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade at Fort Campbell conducted a flight in the Nashville area that has attracted public and media attention," according to a statement from the Army on Tuesday. The Army is reviewing "the circumstances surrounding the mission, including compliance with relevant FAA regulations, aviation safety protocol, and approval requirements."
Mar 31, 2026 2:00 AM CDT
The Army has launched an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters on a training run hovered near the hillside home of Kid Rock as the outspoken supporter of President Trump saluted their crews, the AP reports. Kid Rock posted two videos on social media on Saturday. Each shows a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool while the entertainer claps, salutes, and raises his fist in the air. The Nashville skyline can be seen in the background. "This is a level of respect," Kid Rock posted, that the "Governor of California will never know. God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her." Kid Rock and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have often sparred, Politico reports. Newsom's office responded to Kid Rock's videos with a brief statement: "Waste, fraud, abuse!"
There was no official request to the Army from Kid Rock for the helicopters to come to his house on Saturday, Maj. Jonathon Bless, public affairs officer for the 101st Airborne Division, said on Monday. The division is located at nearby Fort Campbell, on the Tennessee-Kentucky border, and its helicopters often make training runs over the Nashville area. The helicopters also overflew a Nashville "No Kings" protest against the Trump administration on Saturday, but Bless said the training run had nothing to do with the protest.
Bless also provided a written statement from the Army. "Army aviators must adhere to strict safety standards, professionalism, and established flight regulations. An administrative review is underway to assess the mission and verify compliance with regulations and airspace requirements. Appropriate action will be taken if any violations are found," the statement reads.
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