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Meet The Marines' Newest Mascot - Bulldog Puppy 'Chesty'

By Beth Ford Roth / Home Post Blogger
Published February 19, 2013 at 8:35 AM PST
This story was published more than 11 years ago.
Chesty the puppy
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Chesty the puppy

The Marine Corps has chosen a 9-week-old pedigree English bulldog to be its newest mascot.

After a few weeks of obedience training, the pup will be officially named Pfc. Chesty XIV on March 29, according to ABC News.

Pfc. Chesty XIV will replace his predecessor, Sgt. Chesty XIII.

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Marine mascots are named in honor of Lieutenant General Lewis "Chesty" Burwell Puller, one of the most decorated Marines in the Corps' history, according to his official biography.

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Beth Ford Roth
Blogger Beth Ford Roth was born into a military family and has covered issues important to service members and their loved ones for many years. She has worked as a broadcast journalist in both commercial television and public radio.
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