US Army Grounds Apache Crews, Probes After Kid Rock Helicopter Flyovers
Key Takeaways
- Army suspends two Apache aircrews involved in the Kid Rock flyby.
- AH-64 helicopters were on a training route near Nashville, hovering by Kid Rock's home.
- An administrative investigation is underway into the incident.
Flyovers Prompt Investigation
The US Army launched an investigation after helicopters flew near Kid Rock's home.
Fort Campbell confirmed the review following videos posted by Kid Rock.
The Army said appropriate action will be taken if violations are found.
Kid Rock Celebrates Flyby
Kid Rock posted videos applauding and saluting the helicopters.
He captioned them with a dig at California Governor Newsom.
He said it was not the first time they've flown over his house.
Army Grounds Crews, Reviews Flight
The Army grounded the crews while investigating.
The flight's purpose and compliance with FAA regulations will be reviewed.
Officials said the flybys were not authorized.
Public Criticism and Questions
Critics questioned use of taxpayer-funded military resources.
The optics raised eyebrows despite routine training flights.
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