The alumni group for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point abruptly canceled an award ceremony honoring actor Tom Hanks. Hanks, 69, was set to receive the Sylvanus Thayer Award later this month for his civic contributions.

The Washington Post first reported on the news, citing an internal West Point Association of Graduates email sent by Mark Bieger, the group’s president and CEO. The event, set for Sept. 25, would feature a parade as well as a ceremony where Hanks would receive the award. According to Bieger’s email, the group will not hold the annual ceremony this year. NPR reports that Hanks will still receive the award, but it’s unclear when and how that will be presented to him.

“This decision allows the Academy to continue its focus on its core mission of preparing cadets to lead

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