MBW Historic Landmarks_Chesty Memorial Plaque

A memorial plaque honoring U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Chesty VII, retired, the Marine Barracks Washington mascot from 1979 to 1992, is photographed March 25, 2025, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. Located behind the flagpole and ceremonial bell on the Marine Barracks Washington quadrangle, a memorial plaque honors the beloved Marine Barracks Washington mascots: Sgt. Chesty XIV, retired; Sgt Chesty VII, retired; Cpl. Chesty IX, retired. The beloved English bulldog mascot represents Marine toughness and esprit de corps, attending parades, ceremonies, and official functions.

Following the death of Chesty VI, a Marine unit in Tennessee offered Lance Cpl. Bodacious Little as a replacement. Upon arrival at MBW, he was ceremoniously renamed Chesty VII, continuing the tradition of Marine mascots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle/Released 250325-M-IW482-1066.JPG

Mar 26, 2025

A memorial plaque honoring U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Chesty VII, retired, the Marine Barracks Washington mascot from 1979 to 1992, is photographed March 25, 2025, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. Located behind the flagpole and ceremonial bell on the Marine Barracks Washington quadrangle, a memorial plaque honors the beloved Marine Barracks Washington mascots: Sgt. Chesty XIV, retired; Sgt Chesty VII, retired; Cpl. Chesty IX, retired. The beloved English bulldog mascot represents Marine toughness and esprit de corps, attending parades, ceremonies, and official functions. Following the death of Chesty VI, a Marine unit in Tennessee offered Lance Cpl. Bodacious Little as a replacement. Upon arrival at MBW, he was ceremoniously renamed Chesty VII, continuing the tradition of Marine mascots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

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Canon EOS R5

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RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

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28/10

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1/2000

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100

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