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US Navy honors Tom Cruise for 'Top Gun'
December 17, 2024, 4:22 p.m
Thanks to his roles in action films like “Top Gun,” Hollywood star Tom Cruise can also feel like a military hero in real life – at least a little. The Hollywood star received the US Navy's highest civilian award on Tuesday for “outstanding service to the Navy and Marines”. At a ceremony, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro presented a beaming cruiser with a medal and certificate.
Through his roles, the actor has increased public awareness and appreciation for the workforce and the sacrifices that military members make while on duty in uniform. The actor said he was proud to receive the extraordinary recognition. “I admire all the servicemen and women.” He knows in his heart of hearts that leading in truth is about serving. He could see this in the soldiers.
