Sean Mclain Brown

Sean Mclain Brown worked as a journalist for the Pasadena Star News and other newspapers as a contributor. After, he worked in broadcast radio where he earned awards for his writing from the National Association of Broadcasting. He now covers veteran and military hero stories, veteran jobs and business, and Military.com's fitness channel. His writing has appeared in more than 50 publications including: The San Francisco Chronicle, The Pasadena Star News, Sierra Madre News, San Francisco Magazine, Indiana Review, and others. He is a Marine Corps veteran who served during the Gulf War as a plane captain on the AV8B Harrier.

Email: sean.brown@military.com

Latest Articles

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Sailors stand watch in the Fleet Operations Center at the headquarters of U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet (FCC/C10F) at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, Sept. 27, 2018. (Samuel Souvannason/U.S. Navy photo)

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Torie Fisher, the first female veteran to own and operate a microbrewery, Backward Flag Brewery in Forked River, New Jersey.

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Spc. Joshua Walton, a soldier assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe, greets interview panel members during his mock interview Sept 18, at Baumholder's Rolling Hills Golf Club. (Photo credit: Gino)

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Don't get stuck behind a computer; get out and network face to face. (Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox)

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Leaders from America's sea services closed out the Nasdaq as part of Fleet Week New York. (Heather Atherton/U.S. Marine Corps photo)

5 Financial Companies That Want to Hire Vets Now

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5 Construction Companies That Want to Hire Vets Now

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Capt. Andrew Byrd, 451st Flying Training Squadron combat systems operator flight commander, demonstrates use of a “T-28” computer simulator. Byrd designed the simulator to enhance technical training, allowing student CSOs to experience their role while orbiting a target area in support of realistic-looking friendly troops who can be seen on a monitor. (Photo by Randy Martin)

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Here's how veterans and spouses can get free tech training and land a lucrative job with big tech.

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