Chesty XIII
Chesty XIII (born about 2007) was the mascot of the United States Marine Corps from 2008 to 2013.[1] A male English Bulldog, he was named after Chesty Puller. James N. Mattis once described Chesty XIII as "a kindred soul", however, the dog was also disruptive on at least one occasion when he snarled and barked at Bravo, United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta's Golden Retriever.[2][3]
Chesty XIII pictured in 2012
See also
References
- Canales, Angel (September 10, 2013). "Sgt. Chesty XIII, Marine Corps Mascot, Retires. New Mascot Appointed". ABC News. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- Wong, Kristina (August 27, 2013). "Marines retire Sgt. Chesty XIII in favor of a younger, hungrier bulldog mascot". The Washington Times. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- Barnes, Julian E. (August 24, 2012). "Tongues Are Wagging After Snub of Pentagon's Top Dog Leads to Marine Corps Promotion". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
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| Preceded by Chesty XII |
Mascot of the U.S. Marine Corps 2008–2013 |
Succeeded by Chesty XIV |
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