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SAN DIEGO – Officials at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Tuesday introduced the depot’s newest mascot, a 10-week-old English bulldog, named Smedley Butler.

The dog was born in San Diego on February 24 and is named after Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler, who at the time of his death was the most decorated Marine in Marine Corps history.

Major General Butler was also the second commanding general of the depot and was responsible for introducing the English Bulldog as the Marine Corps’ mascot.

Smedley assumed the duties as mascot from Cpl. Belleau Wood, who retired in April to a loving family in Temecula.

His duties will include participating in graduation events such as family day, motivational runs and graduation ceremonies, in addition to various community relations and recruiting events throughout the Western Recruiting Region.

You can follow Smedley on Facebook, on their website, or on Twitter. You can also follow Smedley on Instgram at @Smedley_butler_mcrdsd, Marine officials said.