Rock Star Takes Army Helicopter Ride Following Recent Flight Controversy

Musician Kid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took rides in Army Apache helicopters at a Virginia military installation on Monday, according to reports.

The helicopter flights occurred just weeks following controversy surrounding military pilots who were criticized for flying aircraft in the vicinity of the rock star’s residence.

Both the entertainer and the Defense Secretary participated in the helicopter experience at the Army base, though specific details about the purpose or duration of the flights were not immediately available.

The timing of Monday’s helicopter rides has drawn attention given the recent scrutiny faced by military aviators over flights that occurred near Kid Rock’s home property.