Chesty XIV

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Chesty XIV pictured in 2015

Chesty XIV was the mascot of the United States Marine Corps from 2013 to 2018. A male English Bulldog, he was named after Chesty Puller. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Chesty XV takes over as Marine Corps Barracks Washington mascot". Stars and Stripes . March 19, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  2. Brown, Daniel (October 10, 2018). "The Marine Corps just retired its 14th Chesty mascot — here's why the Corps loves English bulldogs". Business Insider . Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  3. "Marine Corps mascot, Sgt. Chesty XIV, retires". WCMH-TV . August 24, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  4. Barnes, Julian (April 8, 2013). "Chesty XIV Becomes a Full Marine". The Wall Street Journal . Retrieved August 15, 2019.
Military offices
Preceded by Mascot of the U.S. Marine Corps
2013–2018
Succeeded by