The US Navy has honored Hollywood star Tom Cruise with its highest civilian award. At a ceremony in England, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro presented the actor with the Distinguished Public Service Award for his services.
The Hollywood star Tom Cruise (62) Received its highest civilian award from the U.S. Navy. At a ceremony In the Longcross Studios near London, US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro (63) presented the Actor the so-called “Distinguished Public Service Award”. The award recognizes exceptional contributions by civilians to the marine over a longer period of time.
“It’s an honor, sir. Tom Cruise for his continued support of ours marine & marine to honor corps teams,” wrote Del Toro on X (formerly Twitter) to some photos of the ceremony. “Your work has inspired generations to serve our country!”
It is my honor to present Mr. with the Distinguished Public Service Award. Tom Cruise for his continued support of ours marine & marine Corps team. Your work has inspired generations to pursue careers serving our country! pic.twitter.com/WJCSd6VhPw
— Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro (@SECNAV) December 17, 2024
With “Top Gun” the number of recruits increased
With “Top Gun” in 1986, Cruise created an iconic military film that still has an impact today. The stripes about elite fighter pilots marine wasn't just one Cinema hitbut also led to a sharp increase in the number of recruits. Die marine Back then, he even set up information stands in the cinemas.
In 2022 the Continuation “Top Gun: Maverick” continues this success seamlessly. The film, in which Cruise's character trains a new generation of fighter pilots, played over 1.4 billion worldwide US dollars a. As with the first part, Cruise worked closely with the marine together to ensure the most authentic representation possible.
In the Illustrator Society
With the award, Cruise joins an illustrious group of honorees. To the previous ones Recipient include, among others, the filmmakers Steven Spielberg (77) and Oscar winner Tom Hanks (68), the 1999 for her War drama “Saving Private Ryan” was honored.
Already 2020 had died marine Cruise and “Top Gun” producer Jerry Bruckheimer (81) appointed honorary naval pilots. At the time, the US armed forces acknowledged that the “Top Gun” films “significantly promoted naval aviation and aircraft carrier and naval aircraft have anchored themselves in popular culture.
