Army suspends aircrew flying helicopters near Kid Rock's home [View all]

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."

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