Hegseth says suspensions lifted for helicopter crews who hovered over Kid Rock home
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Defense Secretary Hegseth lifts suspension of Army helicopter crews who hovered over Kid Rock's home without investigation penalty.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has lifted suspensions for two Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crews who hovered over Kid Rock's Tennessee home on Saturday while the singer clapped and saluted from his swimming pool. The crews had been suspended while the Army investigated the incident, which raised questions about the appropriate use of military assets. Hegseth announced the reversal on social media, stating "No punishment. No investigation" and calling the crews "patriots." The move comes as the Pentagon chief has signaled a more relaxed posture toward military personnel compared to his predecessor, and it underscores potential tensions between military discipline protocols and the Trump administration's approach to service members' conduct.
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