"Kid Rock posted two videos on social media showing a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool while he claps, salutes and raises his fist in the air. He stated, 'This is a level of respect that the Governor of California will never know.'"
"Maj. Jonathon Bless, public affairs officer for the 101st Airborne Division, confirmed that there was no official request from Kid Rock for the helicopters to come to his house."
"The Army provided a statement emphasizing that 'Army aviators must adhere to strict safety standards, professionalism, and established flight regulations.' An administrative review is underway to assess the mission."
The Army has initiated an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters hovered near Kid Rock's home during a training run. Kid Rock shared videos of the helicopters on social media, expressing respect for the military. The Army clarified that there was no official request from Kid Rock for the helicopters to appear. The helicopters also flew over a protest against the Trump administration, but the Army stated the training run was unrelated. An assessment of compliance with regulations and airspace requirements is underway.
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