West Point’s BlackJack mascot isn’t the school’s only representation, however. In addition to BlackJack the mule, the school touts the Black Knight.

That changed in 1936 when “Mr. Jackson” became the first officially designated mule mascot for West Point. A second mascot named “Pancho,” a small Ecuadorian burro, joined “Mr. Jackson ...

1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Leaders and Soldiers of 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) pay tribute to the unit's former mascot, Staff Sgt. John Blackjack, and welcome a new mascot, Pfc ...

Ranger III, a mule that joined the mascot corps at West Point in 2011, greeted the newcomer. Both were donated by Steve Townes, Class of 1975 and self-identified "mule donor in perpetuity." ...

A West Point cadet rides the mule mascot as she watches the 2013 Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia Dec. 14, 2013. (Sgt. Sean K. Harp/Army) About Todd South.

West Point traditionally has at least two mules, cared for by cadet mule riders, to carry out the mascot duties for its games and events. West Point traditionally has at least two mules, ...