Tom Cruise Honored with Navy's Top Civilian Award

Tom Cruise has been awarded the U.S. Navy's highest civilian honor, the Distinguished Public Service Award, in recognition of his contributions through films such as 'Top Gun' and 'Top Gun: Maverick'. Presented by U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro at Longcross Studios in London, the award honors Cruise for increasing public awareness and appreciation of the Navy and Marine Corps. The original 'Top Gun' film, released in 1986, significantly boosted military enlistment, a trend continued by its 2022 sequel. The Navy credited the sequel with engaging younger audiences and showcasing military skills and opportunities. Cruise, who expressed admiration for servicemen and women, was also acknowledged for roles in 'Born on the Fourth of July', 'A Few Good Men', and the 'Mission: Impossible' series. His next film, 'Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning', is set for release in May 2025.