Capitol Lens | Canine corporal

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Capitol Lens | Canine corporal

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By Tom Williams

Posted November 14, 2024 at 4:44pm

Lance Cpl. Chesty XVI, mascot of the Marine Corps, is seen in the Capitol on Thursday. Chesty XVI is the 16th English bulldog to serve in that role since World War I.

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