The outgoing Marine Corps mascot, Sgt. Chesty XIII, lays on the ground following the Eagle Globe and Anchor pinning ceremony for incoming Marine Corps mascot Private First Class Chesty XIV April 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. The English bulldog has been the choice of breed for Marine mascot since the 1950s, with each being named Chesty in honor of the highly decorated late Gen. Lewis Chesty Puller.

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The outgoing Marine Corps mascot, Sgt. Chesty XIII, lays on the ground following the Eagle Globe and Anchor pinning ceremony for incoming Marine Corps mascot Private First Class Chesty XIV April 8, 2013 in Washington, DC. The English bulldog has been the choice of breed for Marine mascot since the 1950s, with each being named Chesty in honor of the highly decorated late Gen. Lewis Chesty Puller.

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Photo credit: © US Marines Photo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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