Hegseth and Kid Rock went ‘for a ride’ with Army helicopter pilots weeks after previous Apache incident sparked criticism
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By CNN
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently embarked on an Apache helicopter flight alongside musician Kid Rock, following military scrutiny over a previous incident involving Army pilots conducting operations near the entertainer's Tennessee residence. The ride represents a notable moment in the ongoing relationship between Pentagon leadership and high-profile public figures, occurring amidst ongoing discussions about military resource allocation and appropriate use of defense assets for civilian activities.
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Hegseth and Kid Rock went ‘for a ride’ with Army helicopter pilots weeks after previous Apache incident sparked criticism
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that he and Kid Rock went “for a ride” Monday with US Army Apache helicopter pilots — less than a month after the military sparked criticism when Army pilots flew Apaches over the entertainer’s Nashville-area home.
