The U.S. Navy awarded actor Tom Cruise with the Distinguished Public Service Award for his outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps through his roles in “Top Gun” and other films.
The big picture: The award was presented by U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro in a ceremony at Longcross Studios near London, where Cruise was working.
- The Navy recognized Cruise’s impact on public perception, citing how his roles in “Top Gun” and “Top Gun: Maverick” helped increase public awareness and appreciation for military personnel and encouraged military enlistment.
- Cruise was also commended for his roles in other films, including “Born on the Fourth of July,” “A Few Good Men,” and the “Mission: Impossible” movies.
