Army Chief George urged to drop Kid Rock flyby probe before removal

Gen. Randy George, the former Army chief of staff, was urged to abandon an investigation into an unauthorized helicopter flyby over musician Kid Rock's Tennessee property shortly before he was abruptly removed from his position, according to multiple reports. The incident, which occurred on March 28, 2026, involved two Apache helicopters from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade flying over a "No Kings" protest in Nashville before heading toward Kid Rock's estate. The Army had initiated a review to determine if military rules or safety procedures were violated, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly intervened, declaring on social media on March 31 that there would be "No punishment.