Benjamin T. Watson
U.S. Marine Corps general officer
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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]
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| Born | c. 1969 (age 56–57) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1991–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | United 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 |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit |
Military career
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]
