Benjamin T. Watson

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Benjamin T. Watson
Official portrait, 2022
Bornc. 1967 (age 56–57)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1991–present
RankMajor General
Commands held1st 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 major general who serves as the commanding general of the 1st Marine Division. He previously served as the commanding general of the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory.[1][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

  1. ^ "BGen Benjamin Watson, USMC". www.ndia.org.
  2. ^ White, Matt (April 2, 2024). "Marine battalion commander fired for "loss of trust and confidence"". Task & Purpose.
  3. ^ "Major General Benjamin T. Watson". 1st Marine Division.
  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–present 		Incumbent


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