Hilltop News

SALT LAKE CITY -- Seven yards was the margin of victory for Utah as the Utes' defense held off Air Force on a fourth down in overtime to seal a 23-16 win.

Utah entered the game ranked 19th and 20th by the nation's two college football polls and 18th in the Associated Press poll. It is the second nationally ranked team Air Force has played in three weeks.

The Air Force Academy brought national rankings to the game as well.

You must weigh in Monday, Nov. 2, through Nov. 9 if you wish to participate in the Air Force Materiel Command "Freeze the Gain Holiday Challenge."

The 10-week challenge runs from Nov. 9 to Jan. 8 and is meant to help participants stave off holiday weight gains.

The program, available through the Wellness Support Program at www.afmcwellness.com, uses the buddy system this year in pursuit of health and fitness.

In addition to the official weigh-in, participants must be enrolled online for Freeze the Gain.

Simulated war training planned

Throughout the week of Nov. 2-9, residents in the surrounding area may notice smoke, loud explosions or other unusual activities associated with the Operational Readiness Exercise. People may also hear the public address system alerting exercise participants to the simulated attack conditions. In addition, night-flying operations may also increase during the exercise.

CFC representatives following through

The Combined Federal Campaign is in full swing at Hill Air Force Base.

Terry Jackson
530th Commodities Maintenance Squadron
"I want to be 'Gilligan' from Gilligan's Island."

Cole Richardson
75th Force Support Squadron
"Chewbacca."

Capt. Erin Jackson
75th Aerospace Medicine Squadron
"I am dressing as Detective Shirley Holmes, because you can't go wrong with a pipe and a magnifying glass as accessories!"

Valerie Burke
75th Air Base Wing
"I'm dressing as a clown because of my two-year-old grandbabies.

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- The U.S. Air Forces Central command chief has a good perspective on the lives of the Airmen serving in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom after more than 21 months on the job.

A younger generation of Airmen is adapting to an ever-changing operating environment, gaining experience and perspective that bodes well for the future of the Air Force, Chief Master Sgt.

Information, Tickets and Tours in partnership with the Wingman and U Matter programs will present a Team Hill Recreation, Travel and Wingman Expo on Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Warrior Health and Fitness Center.

Take the opportunity to meet numerous vendors from camping companies, local ski resorts, hotels, skiing and snowmobile adventure businesses, rentals and snowboarding for the outdoor enthusiast featuring lots of information.

FIT TO FIGHT FACTS: The new Air Force Fitness Program

Q Will the component weighting on the fitness test change? If so, why?

Answer: Yes. The aerobic run will account for 60 percent and body composition 20 percent -- muscle fitness (crunches and pushups) will remain 10 percent each. The component weighting was changed to incorporate science-based criterion along the health/fitness hierarchy as an indication of overall fitness. Aerobic > Body Composition > Muscle Fitness.

Q.