U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Chesty XVII, incoming Marine Barracks Washington mascot, plays hide and seek during a mascot-meet-up at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 10, 2026. Cpl. Chesty XVI is the 16th Marine Corps mascot named in honor of Lt. Gen. Lewis “Chesty” Puller and has faithfully represented the pride and professionalism of the Marine Corps since reporting for duty in 2022. Rct. Chesty XVII will inherit the responsibilities of Marine Barracks Washington Mascot upon the completion of his training at the end of the summer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Lauri Schleicher)
| Date Taken: | 06.10.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.19.2026 13:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9756241 |
| VIRIN: | 260610-M-DN362-1007 |
| Resolution: | 1531x2330 |
| Size: | 1.17 MB |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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