Tom Cruise was honored with US Navy's highest civilian award, actor expressed happiness
Tom Cruise: Tom Cruise was honored with the US Navy's Distinguished Public Service Award for the impact he had on the public through 'Top Gun' and other films.
The world's most famous fictional character 'Top Gun' has now been declared a Navy hero. Tom Cruise was honored with the US Navy's top civilian honor on Tuesday. He was honored for his contribution to the Navy and Marine Corps with 'Top Gun' and other films. US Navy Secretary Carlos del Toro presented Tom Cruise with the Distinguished Public Service Award at a ceremony held at Longcross Studios near London.
The actor expressed happiness over his honor. The actor said that he was proud to receive this extraordinary honor, along with which he was also given a medal and certificate. Tom Cruise said, "I admire all military personnel. I know one thing in life, which is very true for me, is that to lead is to serve and I know this in my heart. Also, I see it in military personnel."
The 1986 blockbuster film 'Top Gun' about flying veterans of the Cold War made Tom Cruise a star and led to a surge in military recruitment. According to reports, the Navy even set up recruitment tables in theaters. Interest was reignited with the sequel 'Top Gun: Maverick' this year, in which Tom Cruise's character trains a new generation of the best aviators.
The Navy said the sequel reminded older viewers of the memories and reinvigorated the legacy in the minds of new viewers, effectively targeting the interest of younger viewers in the skills and opportunities the Navy can provide.' Tom Cruise was also mentioned for his roles in the films 'Born on the Fourth of July', 'A Few Good Men' and 'Mission: Impossible'. Tom Cruise's next on-screen adventure 'Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning' will be released in May 2025.
