U.S. Marines

@USMC

Marine Barracks Washington,

@MBWDC

, welcomes the new official Marine Corps mascot, Recruit Chesty XVI, who will relieve Lance Cpl. Chesty XV.

The English Bulldog became the official mascot of the #Marines after they were referred to as ‘devil dogs’ during World War I.

Recruit Chesty XVI, incoming official Marine Corps mascot, @MBWDC, poses for a photo, Jan. 19, 2022.

9:20 AM · Feb 4, 2022·Sprinklr Publishing

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