Tom Cruise has been honored with the US Navy’s highest civilian award, the Distinguished Public Service Award, for his outstanding contributions to military awareness through his film roles. The award was presented by US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro during a ceremony at Longcross Film Studios in Surrey, acknowledging Cruise’s influence in promoting the military, especially with his iconic role in ‘Top Gun’ and its recent sequel. Cruise expressed gratitude for the recognition and emphasized his admiration for servicemen and women.