Johnnyr Manuelito News Today

There’s a new top dog at the Marine Corps’ West Coast boot camp.

Five-month-old Pvt. Bruno seemed to recognize the importance of his new position as he walked to the front of the formation to report to the general at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego to accept his role as the face of recruiting for the Western United States.

Thomas H. Begay, one of the last living Navajo Code Talkers, spoke — and sang — at the event held at Wesley Bolin Plaza in Phoenix.

MAY 3, 2022 U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, runs through a pugil sticks arena on MCRD San Diego, May 2, 2022. Manny is named after Sgt. Johnny R. Manuelito, one of the ‘original 29’ Navajo Code Talkers. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher Madero

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego hosts recruit graduations most weeks of the year, inviting the public to witness the graduation ceremony.