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Meet Chesty VI Ura Bird Marine Mascot Interview
A Washington Marine Barracks interview with Lance Corporal Chesty VI Ura Bird explains the bulldog mascot tradition. He notes Chesty Puller namesake, six month rank rise to private first class and later promotion to lance corporal, plus duties including Friday parades and official functions.
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Marine
Lance Corporal
Chesty VI
Ura Bird
Marine Barracks
Washington, D.C
U.B
Chesty Puller
Chesty