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

Dear Veteran Jobseeker: This Small Gesture Gets Big Results

Following up with a simple thank-you, better yet, a handwritten thank-you will distinguish you from the hordes of job-seekers...

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Anyone can get a job. Here's the difference between a job and a career and why it matters.

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Leaving the military? Here's how to build your own career and be financially independent.

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Veteran job seekers, avoid doing these three things at job interviews!

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Sleep, Nutrition and Exercise: How to Get Enough to Perform Optimally

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details how to get the best sleep, nutrition and...

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Marvel's Defenders, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist can help veterans find the right career that fits...

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How Inigo Montoya from the movie The Princess Bride, can help you network even if you're an introvert.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march in formation during the sunset parade at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. (Photo By: John Martinez).

6 Reasons Veterans Shouldn't Work for the Federal Government

6 reasons why veterans shouldn't work for the federal government.

IVMF's Vanessa Marquette with Marine Corps veteran and Syracuse University student and football player Ben Brickman and his service dog Riley.

Vetrepreneurship Program Helps Launch Next-Gen Veteran Startups

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families offers free/low-cost entrepreneurship programs for vets and spouses. Learn...

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A new Monster.com and Military.com survey shows what veterans are looking for in potential employers and what employers can...

A U.S. Army soldier low crawls while negotiating an obstacle course during the first week of Basic Training in Fort Benning, Georgia. U.S. Army photo by Teddy Wade

3 Soft Skills That Vets Have and Employers Want

Veterans are highly trained and skilled but many underemphasis their soft skills on their resumes and during interviews. Here...

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

5 Financial Companies That Want to Hire Vets Now

Financial services companies want to hire vets! Here are 5 programs that help vets get a foot in the door at top financial...

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