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US Army Probes Kid Rock’s Daring Helicopter Move

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The US Army is investigating after a helicopter was filmed performing a low-altitude manoeuvre outside the home of musician Kid Rock while he saluted.

A well-known singer recently shared a video capturing an Apache attack helicopter soaring above his Nashville residence, as he stood by in salute.

He accompanied the Instagram post with a caption criticizing California’s governor, stating, “This is a level of respect that the so-called governor of California will never understand.” He concluded with a patriotic note, “God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her.”

Kid Rock in the Oval Office with Donald Trump.
Kid Rock in the Oval Office with Donald Trump. (AP)

In response, the U.S. Army has launched an investigation to determine why the helicopter was flying so near the musician’s home.

A statement from Fort Campbell officials acknowledged the situation: “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’.”

“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’),” a statement read.

“The command has initiated an investigation to review the circumstances surrounding this activity.”

Kid Rock performing on the final day of the the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP)
Kid Rock‘s Nashville home is styled after the White House.
The singer has become one of the few celebrities to still associate himself with Donald Trump.
An early progenitor of the country-rap genre, Kid Rock was particularly successful in the United States. Several of his albums also made the charts in Australia.

The Army is also being asked about why military helicopters flew low over a crowd of anti-Trump protesters that same day.

An Apache helicopter flies about the Nashville No Kings protest.
An Apache helicopter flies about the Nashville No Kings protest. (AP)
The No Kings crowd in Nashville was buzzed by two Apaches. It is not apparent if it is the same helicopter in Kid Rock’s video.

“Our pilots do regularly fly routes outside the Fort Campbell area,” the Army spokesperson said.

“We just don’t know if it was incidental or if it was deliberate.”

Thousands of people took to the streets for the protest in Nashville, one of countless rallies across the US.
Organisers said at least eight million people took place in the demonstrations, largely protesting the Trump presidency.
Thousands took to the streets in Nashville for the No Kings protest.
Thousands took to the streets in Nashville for the No Kings protest. (AP)

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