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Marine Corps Cpl. Chesty, the United States Marine Corps mascot, is presented to the audience during the Evening Parade at the Marine Barracks in Washington DC, Aug. 26, 2016. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

Mascot Chesty

Marine Corps Cpl. Chesty, the United States Marine Corps mascot, is presented to the audience during the Evening Parade at the Marine Barracks in Washington DC, Aug. 26, 2016. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

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