“Army aviators must adhere to strict safety standards, professionalism, and established flight regulations,” said Major Montrell Russell, an Army spokesman. The crews were flying a training mission, and a flyby at Ritchie’s home was not part of that mission or an Army-sanctioned outreach event, nor did he request it, Bless said. The Army confirmed the flyby was not part of the official training mission nor requested by Kid Rock. Photo / Getty ImagesThe Army is also probing the helicopters’ proximity to gatherings that were part of the nationwide No Kings protests Saturday. He described the event as a patriotic performance for those who “love football, love America, love good music, love Jesus”.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 31, 2026 06:17 UTC