“Brothers in arms” is a common expression among military members, but rarely do actual siblings directly complement each other's contributions to the mission.

At the 388th Fighter Wing, Air Force 1st Lt. Sean Rush, a pilot in the 421st Fighter Squadron, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Rush from the 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are doing exactly that.

When it comes to the relationship between aircraft maintainers and pilots, Lieutenant Rush said, "It's important to maintain a close, professional relationship with the crew chief, because his life depends on the work done by the maintenance team every day he steps into a jet ... We definitely joke about pilot versus maintenance ... "It is a playful rivalry, but we both realize that we 100 percent rely on each other."

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn Freeman