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‘Genetic tolerance to the heat and humidity’: Marines search for next Parris Island mascot

The puppy should be of “sound and stable temperament” and possess “genetic tolerance to the heat and humidity” of Parris Island, the solicitation read.

By Cristina Stassis

4 hours 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

4 years ago

Meet the cadet who serves as West Point’s mascot: ‘BlackJack’ the mule

BlackJack the mule is one of two mascots representing West Point.

By Sarah Sicard

4 years ago

Marine Corps welcomes its newest mascot

Chesty joins a long line of devil dog mascots.

By Sarah Sicard

5 years ago

Retired Naval Academy goat mascot Bill 33 has died

The fuzzy Angora goat was affectionately known as “Blue Eyes” and would have been 14 years old next week.

6 years ago

Book highlights WWII Germany’s bizarre obsession with posing with polar bear mascots

Hundreds of the images were eventually culled into a 200-page compilation of polar bear mascot pictures.

By Claire Barrett

6 years ago