Kansas City Chief defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi visited Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Feb. 19, to meet with Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, along with children at the Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Youth Center.

Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Gerald McKinney, VFA-106 Bluejacket of the Year, met with Nnadi.

“It was an amazing experience to meet someone of his profession that is so humble,” McKinney said.

Lt. Brian Fenstemaker, F/A-18 pilot and instructor gave Nnadi a tour of the VFA-106 spaces and explained the squadron’s overall mission.

“It was a pleasure to show him what we do here at VFA-106, and as an F/A-18 pilot and instructor,” said Fenstemaker. “It was like talking to a friend, rather than a Super Bowl champion. Go, Chiefs!”

Nnadi also visited with maintenance personnel and watched the VFA-106 Rhino Demonstration Team practice for their 2020 airshow season, which begins in April.

“It was truly special to have Derrick Nnadi meet with VFA-106 Sailors and take in our air show practice as we prepare for our first show in April,” said Lt. Shane Brady, team lead for the VFA-106 Rhino Demonstration Team.

Nnadi, a Virginia Beach native who played high school football at Ocean Lakes High School, visited with military children at the MWR Youth Center.

“He is a true role model in my eyes," said Britteney Powers, an civilian employee at VFA-106. "All ages could learn from him and his demeanor. The way he presents himself, even as a Super Bowl champion at the age of 23. We were glad to have him here with us, even for a short time."