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Tom Cruise gets Navy's top civilian honour for inspiring service through "Top Gun" legacy

Tom Cruise receives his award for outstanding contributions to the military with his screen roles
Tom Cruise receives his award for outstanding contributions to the military with his screen roles
19 Dec - Tom Cruise has recently been recognised by the US Navy with its civilian honour, the Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award.

The actor was awarded for his "outstanding contributions to the Navy and Marine Corps", which is considered the highest honour the US Secretary of the Navy can bestow on a civilian outside the Department of the Navy.

The ceremony was held in London with secretary Carlos Del Toro attending to give the medal to Cruise himself.
Tom Cruise with U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro and
Tom Cruise with U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro and "Mission: Impossible" director Christopher McQuarrie
"I'm happy I have been able to be a source of inspiration to many of the sailors who serve today or have served in the past," said Cruise. "The effort was not just on my end, but the cast and crew I get to work with on all our sets. They are what really bring the work to life."

Del Toro cited Cruise's decades of work as the reason for the honour, especially for his two "Top Gun" movies.

"It was an honour to present Tom Cruise with a Defense Public Service award for his decades of naval advocacy through many movies. His work has inspired generations to serve in our Navy and Marine Corps," he said.
Tom Cruise stars in two
Tom Cruise stars in two "Top Gun" films including "Top Gun: Maverick"


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