90th MUNS Airmen help fight breast cancer

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  • By Senior Airman Ethan Stroschein
  • 90th Munitions Squadron
F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. --  Airmen from the 90th Munitions Squadron gathered in Berthoud, Colo. July 27 for the Tri-State Dirt Riders Motocross and all-terrain vehicle competition to raise funds for breast cancer awareness.

The volunteer opportunity was organized by two motocross competitors: Staff Sgt. Michael Hoyt, 90th Muns quality assurance evaluator, and Senior Airman Dylan Haley, 90th Muns re-entry vehicle re-entry system maintenance team chief.

Hoyt and Haley brought their passion for motocross to help a cause that affects hundreds of thousands of women every year.

Twelve Airmen worked as flag marshals for the fundraiser, alerting competitors of wrecks and accidents that occur on the track during the various races. Four additional Airmen also competed in the motorcross.

The event, which had been in the planning stages for several months, raised $800 for a Non-Profit which funds ground-breaking research, community health outreach, advocacy and programs in more than 30 countries.

"I wanted to show the public that our military cares for the community; not only for our nation's defense but also worthwhile causes such as this," remarked Hoyt.

Hoyt also designed the T-shirts for the event, which were appropriately colored pink in honor of the fight against breast cancer. The T-shirts have been on sale at the track for competitors and spectators since early March.

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer for women in the United States, second only to lung cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society, women should receive regular mammograms, a process that takes 20 minutes but may be the first line for early detection and potentially save a life. Early detection is key to more effective, less invasive treatment.