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West Point Alumni Group Cancels Tom Hanks Award Ceremony as Trump Praises Decision

The group has not said whether the Sylvanus Thayer Award will still be presented to Hanks.

Tom Hanks in "Saving Private Ryan."
Tom Hanks at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023.
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Overview

  • The West Point Association of Graduates canceled the Sept. 25 parade and ceremony set to honor Tom Hanks with the Sylvanus Thayer Award.
  • In an email to alumni reported by The Washington Post, CEO Mark Bieger said the move allows the Academy to focus on its core mission.
  • Hanks was announced in June as this year’s recipient, with the association citing his portrayals of service members and longtime support for veterans and military history.
  • President Trump praised the cancellation on Truth Social, condemning what he called “woke” award recipients.
  • It remains unclear whether the award has been revoked or will be conferred in another format.