Chesty XV

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

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.