Farewell Chesty

Posted 8/1/2008

U.S. Marine Corps Col. W. Blake Crowe pins the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on Sgt. Chesty XII, the former barracks mascot, during his retirement ceremony in Washington, July 25, 2008. Crowe is the commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington. Chesty XII's replacement is Chesty XIII U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chris Dobbs