Tom Cruise Receives Public Service Award by US Navy

Story by Abdul Azim Naushad

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Hollywood icon Tom Cruise honored by the US Navy for his decades of unwavering support and service-member-inspiring roles.

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Cruise was awarded the Department of the Navy's highest civilian honor, the Distinguished Public Service Award, for his 'dedication to the Navy' and 'outstanding contributions'.
Cruise's iconic portrayal of Maverick in Top Gun led to a surge in Navy pilot recruitment in the 80s/90s, cementing his status as the 36th Honorary Naval Aviator.

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Tom Cruise, U.S. Navy, Department of the Navy, Marine Corps, Top Gun, A Few Good Men, Born on the Fourth of July