KINGSVILLE, Texas — A very special civilian was honored Monday by the U.S. Navy.
John D. Suarez has been named the Civilian of the Year for 2018.
The award is presented to someone who has honor, courage and commitment and is dedicated to the command's mission, their personal development and civic contributions.
Currently, Suarez is a task group tactical program director with Training Air Wing 2 at Naval Air Station-Kingsville, and has been a civil servant for 10 years.
Suarez graduated from Riviera Kaufer High School in 1994 and earned a bachelor's degree in 1999 from Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
More from 3News on KIIITV.com: