This marks the fifth time a Navy vessel has donned the Intrepid name, and the first since 1974, when the carrier Intrepid was decommissioned.
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro amended regulations this month to create more command opportunities for information warfare officers.
Cruise was awarded the U.S. Navy’s top civilian honor for “outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps” with “Top Gun” and other films.
Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Bourque was relieved as head of NRC Cheyenne “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” the Navy said.
By Beth Sullivan
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