Chesty, future Marine Corps mascot, sits on the red carpet in front of the Home of the Commandants waiting to meet Bonnie Amos, wife of Gen. James F. Amos, commandant os the Marine Corps during a visit to Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 14. Chesty, a 9-week-old pedigree English bulldog is soon to become the future Marine Corps mascot after the completion of obedience and recruit training with a ceremony scheduled for March 29. After completing training, the young puppy will earn the title Marine joining the ranks of his well-known predecessors. - Chesty, future Marine Corps mascot, sits on the red carpet in front of the Home of the Commandants waiting to meet Bonnie Amos, wife of Gen. James F. Amos, commandant os the Marine Corps during a visit to Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 14. Chesty, a 9-week-old pedigree English bulldog is soon to become the future Marine Corps mascot after the completion of obedience and recruit training with a ceremony scheduled for March 29. After completing training, the young puppy will earn the title Marine joining the ranks of his well-known predecessors.
Sgt. Chesty XII, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, stands at attention as his retirement certificate is read during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, July 25. Chesty served for 40 dog years as mascot. - Sgt. Chesty XII, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, stands at attention as his retirement certificate is read during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, July 25. Chesty served for 40 dog years as mascot.