Hegseth lifts suspensions of Apache helicopter crews who flew by Kid Rock’s house

Published March 31, 2026 6:57pm ET



War Secretary Pete Hegseth reversed course hours after the U.S. Army suspended the crews of the two helicopters that hovered above Kid Rock‘s Nashville home, lifting the suspension and investigation into the incident.

“Thank you @KidRock. @USArmy pilots suspension LIFTED,” Hegseth posted on X. “No punishment. No investigation. Carry on, patriots.”

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