Kid Rock sparks US Army probe after helicopter flyby at his mansion
The country rock artist posted footage on Saturday of himself saluting the aircraft from his outdoor pool.
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"Fort Campbell leadership is aware of a video circulating on social media depicting AH-64 Apache helicopters operating in the vicinity of a private residence associated with Mr. Robert Ritchie (also known as ‘Kid Rock’)."
— Maj. Jonathon Bless , Other
"These helicopters were flying a route in the Nashville vicinity for training purposes. Any association with the No Kings Rally also happening in Nashville that day is entirely coincidental."
— Maj. Jonathon Bless , Other
"This is a level of respect 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 , Celebrity
"This is a level of respect that sh-t for brains Governor of California will never know. God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her."
— Kid Rock , Celebrity
"Fort Campbell leadership is aware of a video circulating on social media depicting AH-64 Apache helicopters operating in the vicinity of a private residence associated with Mr. Robert Ritchie (also known as ‘Kid Rock’). The command has initiated an investigation to review the circumstances surrounding this activity."
— Jonathon Bless , Executive
"God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her."
— Kid Rock , Celebrity
"Fort Campbell leadership is aware of a video circulating on social media depicting AH-64 Apache helicopters operating in the vicinity of a private residence associated with Mr. Robert Ritchie (also known as ‘Kid Rock’)."
— Jonathon Bless , Executive
"Fort Campbell leadership is aware of a video circulating on social media depicting AH-64 Apache helicopters operating in the vicinity of a private residence associated with Mr. Robert Ritchie (also known as Kid Rock)."
— Maj. Jonathon Bless , Other
"This is a level of respect that shit for brains Governor of California will never know. God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her."
— Kid Rock , Celebrity
"This is a level of respect 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 , Celebrity
"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."
— Jonathon Bless , Executive
"The singer posted a video of himself saluting one of the aircraft, which reportedly circled his home four times."
— Kid Rock , Celebrity
"God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her."
— Kid Rock , Celebrity
"This is a level of respect that shit-for-brains Governor of California will never know. God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her."
— Kid Rock , Celebrity
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Major Jonathon Bless is the public affairs officer for the 101st Airborne Division.
Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, is a country rock artist and a close friend of former President Donald Trump.
Maj. Jonathon Bless is a public affairs officer for the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is the Health and Human Services Secretary.
Kid Rock is a country rock artist and vocal supporter of President Donald Trump.
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The country rock artist posted footage on Saturday of himself saluting the aircraft from his outdoor pool.
The U.S. Army is investigating two AH-64 Apache helicopters performing low-altitude maneuvers near Kid Rock's Nashville home, following videos posted by the musician saluting the pilots.
The U.S. Army is investigating why military helicopters were operating near the house of singer Kid Rock, seemingly in support of the vocal backer of U.S. President Donald Trump, and also near anti-Trump protests.
The Army has launched an administrative review ... .
The Army has launched an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters on a training run hovered near the hillside home of ... .
The singer posted a video of himself saluting one of the aircraft, which reportedly circled his home four times.
The U.S. Army is looking into why two helicopters flew by Kid Rock's Nashville residence on Saturday.
The U.S. Army said on Monday it was investigating why military helicopters were operating near the house of singer Kid Rock, seemingly in support of the vocal backer of U.S. President Donald Trump, and also near anti-Trump protests.
Musician Kid Rock shared footage from his Whites Creek, TN, estate—a massive, scale replica of the White House he’s dubbed the “Southern White House”—showing him saluting a military helicopter as it hovered directly over the property.
The U.S. Army has launched an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters conducted a training run near Kid Rock's residence in Nashville, Tennessee.
The U.S. Army is investigating the military helicopter that flew outside of Kid Rock’s Nashville mansion over the weekend.
The U.S. Army has officially launched an investigation into the activities of two AH-64 Apache attack helicopters that performed low-altitude maneuvers over the Nashville-area home of musician Kid Rock on Saturday, March 28th.
U.S. Army officials have ordered an investigation into the activities of two AH-64 Apache attack helicopters that flew over Saturday’s “No Kings” protest in downtown Nashville, then engaged in low-altitude maneuvers near Kid Rock’s home, just north of the city.
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