Sgt. Chesty the Bulldog retiring as Marine Corps mascot

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Washington Times:

Except for his four legs and stubby tail, Chesty the English Bulldog mascot of the Marine Corps is bit like the average jarhead. He has that no-nonsense look, and he is always faithful to the Corps. On Wednesday the commandant of the Marine Corps will join other dignitaries in a retirement ceremony for Sgt. Chesty XIII, who has served honorably for five years.

 

The beloved pooch will retire Wednesday at the Marine Corps Barracks in Washington, D.C., the oldest post in the Corps, after an illustrious career shaking paws and representing the Corps at community events and Marine Corps parades.

 

He once caused consternation among Marine wives, however, for snarling and barking at then-Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s golden retriever, Bravo, during an event honoring the Pentagon chief.

“Chesty was actually promoted after that event. He wasn’t promoted because of it. It was just a coincidence,” said Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter, a Marine Corps spokesman.

However, the incident, which showed his pluck, raised his stature among his fellow “Devil Dogs,” as Marines are known as.

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Semper Fi Sgt Chesty VIII!