From left, Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, outgoing official Marine Corps mascot, Marine Barracks Washington, Recruit Chesty XVI, incoming official Marine Corps mascot, MBW, and Staff Sgt. Tate M. McDonald, mascot handler, MBW, pose for a photo, Jan. 19, 2022. Marine Barracks Washington welcomes the new Marine Corps official 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’ in World War I. The English Bulldog is a loyal, tenacious and faithful breed, making it the perfect mascot for the United States Marine Corps.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales)
Date Taken: | 01.19.2022 |
Date Posted: | 02.02.2022 11:24 |
Photo ID: | 7031452 |
VIRIN: | 220119-M-KC226-1013 |
Resolution: | 1968x1984 |
Size: | 2.77 MB |
Location: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
Web Views: | 343 |
Downloads: | 12 |
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