Tom Cruise Awarded US Navy's Distinguished Public Service Award
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Tom Cruise Receives US Navy's Highest Civilian Honor |
| Award Title | Distinguished Public Service Award |
| Awarded For | Outstanding contributions to the military through influential screen roles |
| Notable Films | Top Gun, Top Gun: Maverick, Born on the Fourth of July, A Few Good Men, Mission: Impossible series |
| Influence | Boosted Navy enlistment, raised awareness about the military and its personnel |
| Award Presentation | Ceremony at Longcross Film Studios, Chertsey, Surrey; presented by US Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro |
| Cruise's Remarks | Expressed gratitude for the honor and acknowledged the sacrifices of military personnel |
| Previous Recipients | Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks (for Saving Private Ryan) |
| Cruise's Military Impact | Nearly four decades of support for Navy and Marine Corps; recruitment boost through Top Gun |