Hegseth says suspensions lifted for helicopter crews who hovered over Kid Rock home
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“Defense secretary Pete Hegseth said the crews of two US army AH-64 Apache helicopters that hovered next to the singer Kid Rock’s swimming pool while he clapped and saluted on Saturday are no longer suspended.”
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“No punishment. No investigation,” Hegseth wrote on social media. “Carry on, patriots.””
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“Hegseth’s announcement came just hours after a US army spokesperson said the crews had been suspended from flying pending a investigation.”
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“The army has confirmed that on 28 March, two Apache helicopters from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade at Fort Campbell conducted a flight in the Nashville area that has attracted public and media attention.”
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“The army said it was reviewing 'the circumstances surrounding the mission, including compliance with relevant FAA regulations, aviation safety protocol, and approval requirements'.”
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“Kid Rock told WKRN-TV on Monday it was not uncommon for helicopters from nearby Fort Campbell to fly near his home.”
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“Kid Rock posted two short videos on social media Saturday. Each shows a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool while the entertainer clapped, saluted and raises his fist in the air.”
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“One post included a caption by Kid Rock disparaging Democratic California governor Gavin Newsom, a frequent Trump critic.”
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“The helicopters were on a training mission when they stopped by Kid Rock’s house, said Maj Jonathon Bless, public affairs officer for the 101st Airborne Division.”
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“The helicopters also flew over a No Kings protest against Trump in downtown Nashville, but Bless said their presence had nothing to do with the protest.”
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“Kid Rock said he thought it was 'really cool' that they stopped to hover at his house.”
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“Maj Jonathon Bless said the helicopters were on a training mission when they stopped by Kid Rock’s house.”
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