The U.S. Army has suspended the aircrew seen flying near Kid Rock’s Middle Tennessee home over the weekend, a U.S. official confirmed to NBC News on Tuesday.
Fort Campbell confirmed to WSMV4 that a review is underway after the popular musician posted videos on Saturday afternoon showing two AH-64 Apache helicopters hovering near his residence.
The 101st Airborne Division released a statement acknowledging the footage and confirming an investigation had been launched.
“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 statement read. “The command has initiated an investigation to review the circumstances surrounding this activity.”
The division noted in its statement that it holds its aviation units to strict standards for safety, professionalism, and compliance with established flight regulations.
Fort Campbell also addressed the timing of the flight, which took place on the same day as Nashville’s No Kings Rally. Officials said the helicopters were in the Nashville area for training purposes and that any connection to the rally was coincidental.
“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,” a 101st Airborne Division spokesperson said.
Not everyone was convinced. A protester who attended the rally shared a photo of one of the helicopters, saying it appeared to be flying too low and felt like it was anything but accidental.
The investigation is ongoing.