Chesty XV
Chesty XV | |
|---|---|
 Chesty XV pictured in July 2018 | |
| Nickname(s) | Devil Dog |
| Born | March 19, 2018 Marine Corps Base Quantico |
| Died | August 31, 2021 |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 3 |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Known for | Marine Corps Mascot |
| Awards | National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. |
| Relations | Jiggs II,Chesty XIV |
Chesty XV was a male English bulldog who served as the 16th official mascot of the United States Marine Corps after Receiving Training from his predecessor,Chesty XIV. He served from 2018 to 2021. He was named after the highly regarded Lieutenant General Lewis "Chesty" Puller, who is considered to be one of the most distinguished Marines in the history of the Corps[1]
Chesty XV was born on March 19, 2018, at the prestigious Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. He was selected to serve as the Marine Corps mascot at the age of nine weeks, following a stringent selection process that assessed his temperament, behavior, and physical attributes.
After completing his comprehensive training, Chesty XV made his debut as the official Marine Corps mascot on July 5, 2018, during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington.
During his tenure as the Marine Corps mascot, Chesty XV participated in numerous high-profile events, including parades, ceremonies, and sporting events.
In August 2021, it was announced that Chesty XV had been diagnosed with cancer. Despite receiving treatment, his condition deteriorated, and he passed away on August 31, 2021, at the youthful age of three. He was laid to rest with full military honors at the Marine Corps Base Quantico.[2][3][4]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2022/02/03/marine-corps-welcomes-its-newest-mascot/
- ^ Snow, Shawn (March 19, 2018). "Meet Chesty XV, the new Marine Corps mascot". Marine Corps Times. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- ^ Brown, Daniel (October 10, 2018). "The Marine Corps just retired its 14th Chesty mascot – here's why the Corps loves English bulldogs". Business Insider. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- ^ "Marine Corps mascot, Sgt. Chesty XIV, retires". WCMH-TV. August 24, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2018.