Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lifted the suspension of Army pilots who flew two AH-64 Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's home in Nashville.

"Thank you @KidRock," Hegseth posted on X on Tuesday. "@USArmy pilots suspension LIFTED. No punishment. No investigation. Carry on, patriots."

The pilots had hovered by Kid Rock's home during a training run while he clapped and saluted them, The Associated Press reported.

U.S. Army spokesperson Maj. Montrell Russell said earlier Tuesday that the crews of the two AH-64 Apache helicopters from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade at Fort Campbell were suspended from flying, pending an investigation into their actions. He added that the suspension was a discretionary step during an ongoing investigation.

Russell said that the Army would review whether the flight complied with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and aviation safety protocol. The Army takes “allegations of unauthorized or unsafe flight operations very seriously and is committed to enforcing standards and holding personnel accountable,” he added.

Kid Rock said Monday that it’s not uncommon for helicopters from nearby Fort Campbell to fly near his home.

“I think they know this is a pretty friendly spot,” he said, noting that last Thanksgiving, he was at Fort Campbell with Vice President JD Vance.

“I’ve talked to some of these pilots. I’ve told them, ‘You guys see me waving when you come by the house?’ I’m like, ‘You guys are always welcome to cruise by my house, any time,’” Kid Rock said.

He posted two videos on X on Saturday, showing a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool while he clapped, saluted, and raised his fist in the air.

President Trump suggested Tuesday that maybe the crews shouldn’t have done it, before adding, “I like Kid Rock, maybe they were trying to defend him, I don’t know.”

Kid Rock said it was “really cool” that the helicopters stopped to hover at his house.

“If it makes their day a little brighter for their service to our country, protecting us, I think that’s a great thing,” he said.

When asked about possible repercussions for the crews, Kid Rock said, “I think they’re going to be all right. My buddy’s the commander in chief.”