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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

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

2 years ago

Marine Corps welcomes its newest mascot

Chesty joins a long line of devil dog mascots.

By Sarah Sicard

3 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.

4 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

5 years ago

Best pics of the week: Sept. 6, 2020

Events in Hawaii mark the 75th anniversary of the ending of World War II, illuminating rounds during training, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

5 years ago