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Army suspends helicopter crews after flights near Kid Rock home

newsMar 31, 2026112

The Army suspended two AH-64 Apache helicopter crews after the aircraft maneuvered near Kid Rock's Nashville home during a weekend training run. They hovered near the hillside house and pool while conducting the exercise. The service opened an administrative review to examine safety, crew conduct, and possible misuse of government aircraft. The episode raised concerns about civilian safety, waste of military resources, and military discipline and public optics.

Key Highlights

Army suspended two AH-64 Apache aircrews pending an administrative inquiry.
Helicopters hovered near Kid Rock's Nashville hillside home and pool.
Army review will examine safety, crew conduct, and aircraft misuse.
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