Team: Air Force

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These dynamic Air Force officers met their first year of basic training. Matt and Brooke quickly fell in love and have been married for five years. Matthew Z. is godfather to the oldest of their two children.

Strengths: Athleticism, energy, sheer determination.

Weaknesses: Tempers, too many leaders.

Fun Fact: Husband-and-wife duo Matt and Brooke were rejected for Fear Factor.

BROOKE:

Age:
28

Occupation:
Stay-At-Home Mom

Fave TV Show:
Survivor

Fave Movies:
Braveheart

Fave Book:
The Bible

Hobbies:
Volleyball, surfing, skiing


Brooke joins Team Air Force with her husband Matthew R. Originally from Thornton, Colorado, Brooke currently resides in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, with Matt and their two sons. Brooke graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a B.S. in psychology and served in the Air Force from May 2000 to May 2005. A volleyball player, Brooke credits herself with being very athletic and competitive and knows her military training will help her win this challenge!

MATT R:

Age:
26

Occupation:
System Engineer and Financial Planner

Fave TV Show:
American Choppers

Fave Movies:
Patch Adams

Fave Book:
The Bible

Hobbies:
Football, surfing, skydiving


Matt R. is married to fellow Team Air Force member Brooke, with whom he has two sons. Matt R. met Brooke during their first year of Air Force basic training and immediately fell in love. Matt R. is originally from Golden, Colorado, and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. Matt R. also served in the Air Force from May 2000 to May 2005 and is currently a system engineer and financial planner. Matt R. shares the same competitive and determined personality as the rest of his team and is confident of their ability to win.

MATT Z:

Age:
28

Occupation:
Senior Financial Analyst

Fave TV Show:
Seinfeld

Fave Movies:
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Fave Book:
The Bible

Hobbies:
Ice hockey, running, surfing


Matt Z. has known Brooke and Matt since basic training and they all quickly became best friends. Matt Z. is also godfather to the Brooke and Matt’s oldest son. Originally from Wayzata, Minnesota, Matt Z. graduated from the United States Air Force Academy having studied operations research. He also recently obtained his M.B.A. from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management in June 2005. Matt Z. credits athletic abilities, determination and persistence as Team Air Force’s strengths and cites one of his goals for the show as being in it until the end!