Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:23pm on 17 Dec 2024,Tuesday International
Hollywood actor Tom Cruise received the US Navy's Distinguished Public Service Award at a ceremony in Surrey, UK. Presented by Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro, the award recognized Cruise’s decades-long support for the Navy and Marine Corps. His 1986 film Top Gun significantly boosted pilot recruitment, a trend continued by the sequel Top Gun: Maverick (2022). Del Toro praised Cruise's efforts in raising public awareness of the sacrifices made by service members. Cruise, overwhelmed with gratitude, stated, “To lead is to serve,” and vowed to continue contributing to society. The event was attended by top film professionals and Navy officials.
