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Trump taps decorated Iraq, Afghanistan combat veteran to lead Marine Corps in Japan

Lt. Gen. Benjamin Watson was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as commander of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Japan.

Lt. Gen. Benjamin Watson was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as commander of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Japan.

21 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Stars and Stripes broke the news in Washington, United States 21 hours ago on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

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