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Benjamin T. Watson

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Benjamin T. Watson
Official portrait, 2024
Bornc. 1967 (age 56–57)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1991–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 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]

References

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  1. ^ "Major General Benjamin T. Watson". 1st Marine Division.
  2. ^ "BGen Benjamin Watson, USMC". www.ndia.org.
  3. ^ White, Matt (April 2, 2024). "Marine battalion commander fired for "loss of trust and confidence"". Task & Purpose.
  4. ^ "PN18143 — Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson — Marine Corps". U.S. Congress. May 7, 2024.
  5. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. June 6, 2024.
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Military offices
Preceded by Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations East and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
2018–2019
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of Task Force Southwest
2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory
2019–2022
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division
2022–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the United States Marine Corps Training and Education Command
2024–present
Incumbent