Benjamin T. Watson

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Benjamin T. Watson
File:LtGen Benjamin T. Watson.jpg
Official portrait, 2024
Bornc. 1969 (age 56–57)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Service years1991–present
RankLieutenant General
CommandsUnited States Marine Corps Training and Education Command
1st Marine Division
Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory
Task Force Southwest
Marine Corps Installations East
Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.
3rd Battalion, 1st Marines
Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit

Benjamin T. Watson (born c. 1967) is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who serves as the deputy commandant for training and education of the United States Marine Corps and commanding general of the United States Marine Corps Training and Education Command. He previously served as the commanding general of the 1st Marine Division.[1]

Military career

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Watson served as the commanding general of the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory from 2019 to 2022.[2][3]

In May 2024, Watson was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as commanding general of the United States Marine Corps Training and Education Command.[4][5] In June 2025, Watson was nominated for reappointment as a lieutenant general and additional assignment as deputy commandant for training and education of the United States Marine Corps.[6][7]

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