The Army is reviewing why two U.S. Army attack helicopters flew low and hovered just outside Kid Rock’s house in Nashville, the service said.
On Saturday, Kid Rock posted on his social media two videos of him pointing to and saluting two AH-64 Apache helicopters flying low and hovering adjacent to his swimming pool.
Both helicopters are a part of the 101st Airborne Division, based out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, roughly 60 miles north of Nashville, according to Maj. Jonathon Bless, a division spokesperson.
In a video posted to Kid Rock’s Instagram account, two Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopters are seen flying near his Nashville home.
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“Army aviators must adhere to strict safety standards, professionalism, and established flight regulations,” Bless said in a statement. “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.”
Both helicopters were a part of a planned training exercise which included Nashville airspace, according to Bless. The flyover came amid nationwide “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump.
“These helicopters were flying a route in the Nashville vicinity for training purposes,” Bless said. “Any association with the No Kings Rally also happening in Nashville that day is entirely coincidental.”
Apaches are the Army’s primary attack helicopter, being fully integrated into the force in the 1980s and seeing their combat debut during the U.S. invasion of Panama. They continued to be heavily used in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and are currently deployed in the war with Iran.
While military flyovers are not uncommon, they are typically coordinated for major public events, such as sporting contests or large-scale ceremonies, not conducted in close proximity to private residences.
Kid Rock, rock star and conservative activist, has emerged as one of Trump’s most visible celebrity allies, regularly appearing at Trump campaign events.
“This is a level of respect that s— for brains Governor of California will never know,” Kid Rock said in the post, apparently referring to California Gov. Gavin Newsom. “God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her.”
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