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U.S. Army (AH 64) Reverses Helicopter Suspension After Trump Comments

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reversed the suspension of two AH 64 Apache helicopter crews after they conducted a flyby near Kid Rock's residence in Nashville. The Army initially suspended the pilots pending an investigation into the incident, which raised concerns about unauthorized flight operations. The decision came shortly after President Trump expressed support for Kid Rock and commented on the crews' actions. The Army confirmed that the helicopters involved were from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade at Fort Campbell and noted the importance of compliance with FAA regulations.