Chesty XII pictured in 2008

Chesty XII (born about 2002) is the former mascot of the United States Marine Corps from 2002 to 2008. A brindle and white male English Bulldog, he was named after Chesty Puller. Chesty XII was retired in 2008 and sent to live with two married members of the United States Marine Band "The President's Own". During his tenure as mascot, he was reported to have had a "spotty disciplinary record".[1][2][3][4]

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References

  1. ^ Brazell, Karen (December 8, 2010). "Semper Fido". Public Broadcasting System. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  2. ^ "Marine mascot retires, new mascot sworn in". Los Angeles Times. August 1, 2008. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  3. ^ Dobbs, Chris. "Marine Barracks' mascot, Chesty the XII, retires after more than 40 'dog years' of faithful service". Marine Barracks Washington. U.S. Marine Corps. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  4. ^ Rich, Jason (2010). Insiders' Guide to Washington. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 146. ISBN 978-1461746966.
Military offices Preceded byChesty XI Mascot of the U.S. Marine Corps 2002–2008 Succeeded byChesty XIII
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