Chesty XV explained

Chesty XV was the mascot of the United States Marine Corps from 2018 to 2022. A male English Bulldog, he is named after Chesty Puller.[1]

Chesty XV was acquired by the Marine Corps in March 2018 and trained with his predecessor Chesty XIV until August 31, 2018, when he assumed duties as mascot of the Marine Corps.[2] [3] [4]

On May 6, 2022, he was retired at Marine Barracks Washington after more than four years of service by Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro.[5]

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  1. News: Chesty XV takes over as Marine Corps Barracks Washington mascot . August 15, 2019 . . March 19, 2018.
  2. News: Snow . Shawn . Meet Chesty XV, the new Marine Corps mascot . August 15, 2019 . Marine Corps Times . March 19, 2018.
  3. News: Brown . Daniel . The Marine Corps just retired its 14th Chesty mascot — here's why the Corps loves English bulldogs . August 15, 2019. . October 10, 2018.
  4. News: Marine Corps mascot, Sgt. Chesty XIV, retires . August 15, 2018 . . August 24, 2018.
  5. News: New Chesty, Same Dog Face: The Marines Announce a Canine Changing-of-the-Guard . October 25, 2024 . . February 3, 2022.