Army Suspends Aircrew After Kid Rock Brags About Flyover

The military is investigating the incident after the musician claimed his 'buddy's Commander in Chief' would protect the crew.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:48pm

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The U.S. Army has suspended the aircrew that flew over Kid Rock's Nashville home after the musician boasted that the crew would be 'alright' because 'my buddy's Commander in Chief.' The Army is investigating the incident to ensure compliance with safety protocols and approval requirements for such flights.

Why it matters

This incident highlights concerns over the potential misuse of military resources for personal purposes, as well as the need for the armed forces to maintain strict professionalism and adhere to established regulations, regardless of any perceived connections to political figures.

The details

According to the Army, the personnel involved have been suspended from flight duties while the military reviews the circumstances surrounding the mission, including compliance with FAA regulations, aviation safety protocols, and approval requirements. The Army stated it takes any allegations of unauthorized or unsafe flight operations very seriously and is committed to enforcing standards and holding personnel accountable.

  • On Monday, Kid Rock did an interview downplaying the situation.
  • On Tuesday, the Army announced the aircrew had been suspended pending an investigation.

The players

Kid Rock

A musician and rapper who has been a longtime supporter of former President Donald Trump. He posted a video on social media showing Army Apache helicopters flying over his Nashville home.

Maj. Montrell Russell

An Army spokesperson who announced the suspension of the aircrew and the investigation into the incident.

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What they’re saying

“The personnel involved have been suspended from flight duties while the Army reviews the circumstances surrounding the mission, including compliance with relevant FAA regulations, aviation safety protocol, and approval requirements.”

— Maj. Montrell Russell, Army Spokesperson

“I think they're gonna be alright, my buddy's Commander in Chief. I mean, what are they looking into? They stopped for, I don't know, seconds, a minute? Maybe they were here three, four minutes, you know, just saying, 'what's up,' and then went on.”

— Kid Rock

What’s next

The Army will continue its investigation into the incident to determine if any regulations or protocols were violated by the aircrew's flyover of Kid Rock's home.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of the military maintaining strict professionalism and adherence to established rules, even when dealing with high-profile individuals. It also raises questions about the appropriate use of military resources and the need for oversight to prevent any potential misuse or abuse of power.