Benjamin T. Watson

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]

Benjamin T. Watson
Official portrait, 2024
Born	c. 1969 (age 55–56)
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	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]