About Benjamin T. Watson
Benjamin T. Watson was a military leader.
Benjamin T. Watson (born ) 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.
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