Tom Cruise, one of Hollywood's biggest stars, has made contributions that go beyond the film industry. The U.S. Navy awarded Cruise the highest civilian honor for his significant contributions to the Navy and Marine Corps. Many media outlets have reported on this, including the British BBC and American Deadline.
On December 17, 2024, local time, at a ceremony held at Longcross Film Studios in London, England, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro awarded Cruise with the Navy's Distinguished Public Service Award, and presented him with a certificate and medal. handed over. This award is the highest honor that can be bestowed on a civilian outside the Department of the Navy.
It is believed that the award was given in recognition of his work in “Top Gun'' (1986) and “Top Gun Maverick,'' but del Toro also received the award in “Born on the Fourth of July'' (1989) and “A. He congratulated Cruise on his many accomplishments from 1986 to 2023, including the “Mission Impossible'' series and “Few Good Men'' (1992).
“It is my honor to present Tom Cruise with the Defense Public Service Award. His work has inspired generations of Navy and Marines to serve.”
In fact, the hiring of Navy pilots skyrocketed in the late 1980s and early 1990s after the release of Top Gun in 1986. Its impact was such that the Navy set up recruiting tables in movie theaters.
Del Toro also said that the sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, “created nostalgia for older viewers and renewed interest in the skill sets and opportunities the Navy offers for younger viewers.” It also mentions the sustainability of
“I respect everyone who serves in the military,” Cruz said after receiving the nutrition. “In life, I know that one thing that's true for me is that to lead is to serve. I understand that with all my heart. And I see it in my service members.” , spoke of his respect for military personnel.
Film director Christopher McQuarrie, who has worked with Tom for many years on the “Top Gun: Maverick'' and “Mission Impossible'' series, also attended the ceremony. Cruise said, “I am honored to have been able to inspire so many sailors who serve today or have ever served. That effort is not only mine, but also the cast and crew I have worked with on all of our sites. Likewise, they are the ones who brought the work to life.'' He also thanked everyone involved, including McCurry.
In fact, this is not Cruise's first time receiving an honorary award from the Navy. In 2020, he was made an Honorary Naval Aviator at a ceremony at Paramount, along with Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of Top Gun: Maverick.
In 2025, the latest film in the series, Mission: Impossible: Final Reckoning, will be released. This will be a year in which Cruise's success will attract even more attention.
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Source:BBC,Deadline