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Marine Corps’ top devil dog fetches another promotion

Now-Lance Cpl. Chesty XVI, a “mostly good boy,” got promoted after 13 months as a private first class.

By Irene Loewenson

11 months ago

Marine Corps’ top dog promoted to private 1st class

Unlike Chesty XV, Chesty XVI hasn’t attacked any scabbards or tried to jump on guests at parades.

By Irene Loewenson

2 years ago

Marine Corps welcomes its newest mascot

Chesty joins a long line of devil dog mascots.

By Sarah Sicard

3 years ago

Marine Barracks Washington D.C. is postponing the evening parade season over COVID-19

Marines and fans of the Silent Drill Platoon are going to have to wait a couple more weeks to watch the famed unit twirl rifles and conduct drill movements at the evening parade aboard the Washington D.C. barracks, as COVID-19 continues to disrupt U.S. military operations, shows and plans across the globe.

5 years ago

1979 Marine mascot Chesty VI was demoted for destroying government property, among other offenses

Chesty VI was demoted for chewing up the punching bag, and received 14 days extra duty for biting the two corporals, according to the charge sheets.

5 years ago

At 1 ½ years old, this Devil Dog mascot is the newest Marine Corps lance corporal

Meet the Marine Corps’ newest ― and maybe most famous ― lance corporal.

By Andrea Scott

5 years ago