‘Carry on, patriots’: Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reverses Army suspension for helicopter crew that flew by Kid Rock’s home
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday lifted the suspensions of a group of helicopter pilots who were pulled from duty after flying near MAGA musician Kid Rock’s Nashville-area home over the weekend. “Thank you Kid Rock,” Hegseth wrote on X. “[U.S. Army] pilots suspension LIFTED. No punishment. No investigation. Carry on, patriots.” Earlier in the day, the Army announced the helicopter pilots who flew near the singer’s home had been suspended. “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,” Army Spokesman Maj. Montrell Russell said in a statement to The Independent. “Since the investigation is ongoing, it would be inappropriate to discuss specific findings at this time.” The flight involved two Apache helicopters from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade stationed at Fort Campbell, the official said. A pair of military helicopters flew near the home of MAGA musician Kid Rock on Saturday. Crews on both flights were initially suspended, though the suspension was …

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