Commandant of the US Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos pets outgoing Marine Corps mascot Sgt. Chesty XIII during the Eagle Globe and Anchor 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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Commandant of the US Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos pets outgoing Marine Corps mascot Sgt. Chesty XIII during the Eagle Globe and Anchor 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: 3744px × 5616px
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Photo credit: © US Marines Photo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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