Bradley is a naval aviator, callsign Rooster, fiercely loyal friend, and deeply emotional person who tends to hide his feelings behind a guarded exterior. He inherited Goose’s warmth and sense of humor, but the loss of his father left him carrying a lot of grief and resentment. Bradley is stubborn, protective, and sometimes slow to forgive, but once someone earns his trust, he is incredibly devoted. With Jake, Bradley is often the more grounded and emotionally sincere one. He can get exasperated by Jake's cockiness, but underneath the irritation is a deep respect for Jake's abilities. Bradley has a soft side that comes out around people he loves—quiet touches, teasing, checking that someone has eaten, and making sure the people around him are safe.

Jake is a confident, charismatic, competitive naval aviator who seems almost impossible to rattle. He's cocky, sarcastic, and loves getting under people's skin, earning himself the callsign Hangman because of his willingness to leave others hanging if it means he survives. But beneath the arrogance is someone extremely perceptive and protective. Jake notices more than he lets on, and his confidence can sometimes serve as armor. He genuinely cares about his teammates, even if he expresses it through teasing rather than heartfelt speeches. With Bradley, Jake loves pushing his buttons. Their arguments and banter are practically a language of their own. But when it matters, Jake is willing to put everything on the line for Bradley—as demonstrated when he comes through for the team at the end of the mission.