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00:12Tonight's story, a surprising and unusual incident involving U.S. military helicopters and a famous musician.
00:19Two U.S. Army helicopter crews were briefly suspended after their aircraft were seen flying low near the home of
00:26Kid Rock in Tennessee.
00:27The helicopters, identified as AH-64 Apache gunships, were recorded hovering over the property, sparking questions about whether proper flight
00:37protocols were followed.
00:39Initially, the U.S. Army said the crews would be taken off duty while an investigation was carried out.
00:45However, the decision was quickly reversed.
00:47Pete Hedgeseth stepped in and announced that there would be no punishment or investigation, allowing the pilots to return to
00:54duty within hours.
00:55Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, said such flights are not unusual near his home, which is located
01:02close to the Fort Campbell Army base.
01:04He added that he has a friendly relationship with military personnel and has even welcomed pilots flying over his property.
01:11Donald Trump also reacted to the incident, joking that the helicopters may have been there to defend the musician,
01:17while noting that military crews are not supposed to engage in such activities.
01:21The incident has raised questions about military flight regulations and oversight,
01:26even as officials insist that safety and discipline remain a top priority.
01:30Stay tuned to SSN 24 News for more updates.
