Meet the New “Chesty”

Chesty, the future Marine Corps mascot, stands on the door step Home of the Commandants during the puppy's 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. (Photo by Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)
Chesty, the future Marine Corps mascot
(Photo by Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Chesty stands on the door step of Home of the Commandants during the puppy’s 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.

I hope he didn’t piddle on the Commandant’s shoes. That could be a career ender! His predecessor went after the Sec Def’s dog while on parade. Good boy!
 

h/t marines.mil