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Tom Cruise Gets U.S. Navy Honor Due to 'Top Gun'

Variety
Story by Ellise ShaferDecember 17, 2024 • 5:37 PM
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Tom Cruise honored by the U.S. Navy for his iconic 'Top Gun' portrayal, cementing his status as a Hollywood legend.
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  • Cruise awarded the Navy's prestigious Distinguished Public Service Award, the military's highest civilian honor, for his 'outstanding contributions' to the Navy and Marine Corps through the 'Top Gun' franchise.
  • The award recognizes Cruise's role in boosting recruitment and public perception of the Navy, with the franchise estimated to have generated over $2 billion in recruitment value for the military.
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Tom Cruise, U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Top Gun
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