Hollywood actor Tom Cruise, known for his roles in cult films, received the highest civilian award from the US Navy. According to CNN, the awarding ceremony took place in London, where US Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro presented Cruz with an award for his "outstanding contribution to the development of the Navy and the Marine Corps."
Cruise has been recognized for his work inspiring generations of young people to join the ranks of the US Navy and Marine Corps. "Top Gun" (Top Gun, 1986) deserves special attention , which caused a significant surge of interest in the profession of a military pilot.
In 2022, the sequel "The best shooter: Maverick" became another success of the actor and a real cinematic phenomenon. The film grossed more than $1 billion at the worldwide box office, and was praised for both its spectacle and its impact on the popularization of military service.
During the award presentation, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro noted that Cruz has raised public awareness of service in the Navy and appreciation for those who wear the military uniform.
Tom Cruise himself, accepting the award, thanked everyone who helped him create films.
The film "Top Gun" (1986), in which Tom Cruise played a young military pilot nicknamed Maverick, became a cult and had a significant impact on the growth of recruitment for the US Navy. After the release of the tape, the number of applications to military schools increased by 500%.
The film's sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, not only surpassed the success of the original, but also confirmed Cruise's status as an actor capable of inspiring new generations.
