
James Bond is a naval officer. Now Daniel Craig is too
CNN
James Bond star Daniel Craig was made an honorary officer of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy on Thursday -- matching his onscreen 007 persona, who holds the rank of commander.
"I am delighted to welcome honorary Commander Daniel Craig to the Royal Navy," First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the head of the Royal Navy, said in a news statement.
"Daniel Craig is well known for being Commander Bond for the last 15 years -- a naval officer who keeps Britain safe through missions across the globe. That's what the real Royal Navy does every day, using technology and skill the same way as Bond himself."

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