Tom Cruise, renowned for his iconic role in Top Gun, received the U.S. Navy's highest civilian honor for his significant contributions to the Navy and Marine Corps through his films. The award was presented at Longcross Studios near London. Cruise expressed pride in the recognition and praised the service of military personnel.
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