Saralnama2025 Sylvanus Thayer award ceremony for Tom Hanks at West Point has been canceled. The US Military Academy's alumni association announced this decision weeks before the event. Retired Col Mark Bieger said it would allow the academy to focus on its core mission. Hanks, a two-time Oscar winner, was to be honored as an outstanding US citizen. He has supported military memorials and voted for Biden in 2020. The reason for cancellation is unclear. Hanks received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Obama and has donated to Democrats. (Updated 7 Sep 2025, 05:14 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 2025 Sylvanus Thayer award ceremony for Tom Hanks at West Point has been canceled
- The US Military Academy's alumni association announced this decision weeks before the event
- Retired Col Mark Bieger said it would allow the academy to focus on its core mission