Cpl. Michael Haynes, member of the Marine Aide Program, prepares a food platter at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., prior to the start of a Tuesday Sunset Parade, Aug. 4, 2014. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released) - Cpl. Michael Haynes, member of the Marine Aide Program, prepares a food platter at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., prior to the start of a Tuesday Sunset Parade, Aug. 4, 2014. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack/Released)
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.