While visiting troops in Hawaii, The Rock emphasized that freedom is our greatest privilege.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson expressed gratitude for soldiers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Oahu.

While visiting troops in Hawaii, The Rock emphasized that freedom is our greatest privilege.
While visiting troops in Hawaii, The Rock emphasized that freedom is our greatest privilege.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is a beloved figure among the public, and he proudly identifies as a patriot due to his service to military personnel.

While visiting troops in Hawaii, the "Fast & Furious" franchise star was filled with gratitude.

The Rock expressed his honor to return to the "scared land" and spend time with soldiers and their families at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Oahu, Hawaii.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in front of an American flag
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson thanked military members while visiting Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Oahu. (Getty images)

"We express boundless gratitude to our military personnel and their families for their service. It is a great day to meet and shake hands with you."

He added, "God bless you, and your families.

"Boundlessly grateful to all our military men and women & their families for their service." — Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

"Forever a proud patriot as our freedom is our greatest privilege."

The legendary WWE wrestler screened his latest film, "Moana 2," for a special audience.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson wears black shirt with green palm print on red carpet
Johnson voices the character Maui in "Moana." (Karwai Tang)

"Forever a proud patriot as our freedom is our greatest privilege." — Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

"Being back on this base is a privilege and an honor for me," he said to the packed theater. "Growing up on the other side of the island, I did a lot of things I shouldn't have as a kid and teenager."

He stated, "This movie is about our culture, our people, and our islands, which makes us very excited."

As a token of appreciation, The Rock was presented with a flag of the joint base before leaving the stage.

"I love you guys so much, thank you for your service," he said.

Dwayne The Rock Johnson wears lei and sunglasses at Moana 2 screening in Oahu
Johnson was on hand to present a special screening of the film to military service members. (Kevin Mazur)

Disney's 2016 film's sequel set a new Thanksgiving record with $221 million in ticket sales, according to Sunday's studio estimates.

The sequel made an impressive $386 million worldwide, thanks to an additional $165 million in international box office sales.

by Tracy Wright

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