Benjamin T. Watson

Benjamin T. Watson
Official portrait, 2024
Bornc. 1969 (age 56–57)
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
Branch
United States Marine Corps
Service years
1991–present
Rank
Lieutenant General
Commands
Awards

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

Military career

Watson served as the CG of the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory from 2019 to 2022.

In May 2024, Watson was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as CG of the United States Marine Corps Training and Education Command. 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.

On July 15, 2026, Watson assumed command of III MEF, succeeding Lieutenant General Roger B. Turner.

References

  1. 1 2 "New commander takes over III MEF during 'strategic complexity' in Pacific". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
  2. ↑ "Major General Benjamin T. Watson". 1st Marine Division.
  3. ↑ "BGen Benjamin Watson, USMC". www.ndia.org.
  4. ↑ White, Matt (2 April 2024). "Marine battalion commander fired for "loss of trust and confidence"". Task & Purpose.
  5. ↑ "PN18143 — Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson — Marine Corps". U.S. Congress. 7 May 2024.
  6. ↑ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 6 June 2024. Archived from the original on 7 June 2024.
  7. ↑ "PN355 — Lt. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson — Marine Corps, 119th Congress (2025-2026)". U.S. Congress. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  8. ↑ "Secretary of Defense General Officer Announcements for June 20, 2025". U.S. Department of Defense. 20 June 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.