Hollywood megastar Tom Cruise awarded the U.S. Navy's prestigious civilian honor for his invaluable support of the armed forces on and off screen.
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Cruise is only the 7th person in history to receive the Navy's Distinguished Public Service Award, its highest civilian accolade, for his unwavering championing of the military through his iconic 'Top Gun' role and real-world advocacy.
The award recognizes Cruise's work with the Navy and Marine Corps over the past four decades, including his hands-on involvement in filming 'Top Gun: Maverick' and raising morale through USO tours - a true Hollywood patriot's crowning achievement.
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Tom Cruise, U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Top Gun: Maverick