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The Army has initiated a probe concerning the recent incident involving two AH-64 Apache helicopters performing a low-altitude fly-by near musician Kid Rock’s property in Nashville, Tennessee. This comes after a video capturing the event gained significant attention on social media platforms.
“The Army is currently investigating a video that seems to depict AH-64 Apache helicopters conducting maneuvers close to a private residence in Nashville,” stated Major Jonathon Bless, representing the 101st Airborne Division, in a statement to The Hill on Monday.
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(The Hill) – The Army has launched an investigation into a recent fly-by of two AH‑64 Apache helicopters near singer Kid Rock’s Nashville, Tennessee, estate after a video of the low-altitude maneuvers went viral online.
“The Army is aware of a video circulating online that appears to show AH‑64 Apache helicopters operating in the vicinity of a private residence in the Nashville area,” Maj. Jonathon Bless, the spokesperson for the 101st Airborne Division, told The Hill in a statement on Monday.
“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,” Bless said. “Appropriate action will be taken if any violations are found.”
Fort Campbell, an Army installation located on the Kentucky-Tennessee border and home to the 101st Airborne Division, is about 50 miles from where Robert James Ritchie, aka Kid Rock, owns an estate he dubbed “The Southern White House.”
On Saturday, Rock posted a video on social media of him saluting one of the helicopters that hovered near his home’s pool with the caption: “This is a level of respect that s*** for brains Governor of California will never know. God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her.”
The sign “The Southern White House” is visible in the video.
Bless also said the helicopters were not dispatched in response to the “No Kings” rally taking place in Nashville the same day.
“These helicopters were flying a route in the Nashville vicinity for training purposes,” Bless told The Hill. “Any association with the No Kings Rally also happening in Nashville that day is entirely coincidental.”