His chief rival is Tom Kazanski, who thinks he's "dangerous" because he breaks the rules like engaging Viper below the hard deck.  
He has an affair with Charlie Blackwood, and is shocked to learn that Mike Metcalf knew his father, Duke, whose death he finally learns the truth about.  Hondo warns him and his best friend that if they screw up, they'll be transporting "rubber dog-shit out of Hong Kong."  His chief rival is Tom Kazanski, who thinks he's "dangerous" because he breaks the rules like engaging Viper below the hard deck.  FTP, name this character who finally makes good with Iceman and reconciles himself with the death of Goose, Tom Cruise's role in Top Gun.
He has an affair with Charlie Blackwood, and is shocked to learn that Mike Metcalf knew his father, Duke, whose death he finally learns the truth about.  
Maverick or Lieutenant Pete Mitchell