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

Larry Brown when he was a pilot with a Marine Corps F-4 squadron during Vietnam.

Vietnam Combat Pilot Finds New Career as City Engineer at 78

USMC veteran Larry Brown shows you're never too old to start something new.

3 Ways to Build Career and Financial Independence

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

Keep the forest in mind while enjoying the trees (photo courtesy of pexels.com).

Job or Career? Here's the Difference -- and Why it Matters

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

3 Hot Tips for Landing a Federal Job

Federal jobs are a good fit for veterans looking to continue their service to this country. Here are three hot tips on how to...

FDNY firefighters respond to a East Village building fire (Photo courtesy of NYC.gov).

3 Hot Tips to Land a State Job

Here's how you can land a great job with your local state government agency!

BART officer checks a train with a trained dog to ensure the safety of passengers (photo courtesy of BART).

3 Reasons Why Veterans Should Consider a State Government Job

Federal government work not your cup of tea? Here are three reasons why vets should consider a career with local government.

Marines maneuver through an obstacle during the combat endurance course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (Photo By: Benjamin McDonald).

5 Lessons You Learned in Boot Camp That Help in Life

For many veterans, boot camp is a source of pride and an endless well of humorous stories but it also provides valuable life...

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 in...

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)

5 Things Vets Should Never Do at Job Interviews

Veteran job seekers' top 5 things not to do during an interview.

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. (U.S. Navy photo by Samuel Souvannason/Released)

California Proposal Could Speed Veteran Cybersecurity Job Access

A new bill aims to help veterans enter the lucrative cybersecurity field in California.

Caltrans, one of the many state agencies that give veteran preference in hiring (photo courtesy of Caltrans).

Four States That Give 'Absolute' Preference to Veteran Job Seekers

Here are four states that go above and beyond in giving transitioning veterans a leg-up when searching for a civilian job.

According to the Air Force, many mishaps have cited fatigue as a contributing factor. Getting a better night’s sleep is not only important to be alert during the work day, but also for avoiding health risks (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristoffer Kaubisch).

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 ti...

5 Reasons Why Vets Should Consider a Career in Trucking

A strong economy, low unemployment rates, and a rise in consumer spending has caused an extreme driver shortage for trucking...

Photo courtesy of American Association of Railroads

5 Railway Companies That Want to Hire Vets Now

Railway companies are experiencing unprecedented growth and they're looking to hire veterans. Here are 5 railway companies ve...

7 Transition Secrets from a Marine Combat Vet Turned Chief Marketing Officer

Here's how this combat veteran went from the battlefield to the boardroom and how vets can tackle their transition like a mis...

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Sgt. Kelvin Ansari a Savannah, Georgia, police officer who served 21 years in the Army, was killed May 12, 2019, while responding to a robbery. He left behind a wife and four children ranging in ages from 5 to 25. Savannah Police Department

Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty Was Father of 4 and Army Veteran

Kelvin Ansari left behind a wife and four children ranging in ages from 5 to 25. He had served 21 years in the Army.

A motorcycle passes as a woman leaves flowers at the scene of a fatal accident on Route 2 in Randolph, N.H., Saturday, June 22, 2019. Investigators pleaded Saturday for members of the public to come forward with information that could help them determine why a pickup truck hauling a trailer collided with a group of motorcycles on a rural highway. (Paul Hayes/Caledonian-Record via AP)

Members of Marine Motorcycle Club Among 7 Killed in New Hampshire Crash

The bikers were members of a Massachusetts chapter of Jarheads Motorcycle Club, a group of veterans and military personnel.

Aircrew Aviation Electrician's Mate Striker Brandon Caserta, 21 died by suicide on June 25, 2018. An investigation found that leadership at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 in Norfolk, Virginia, "contributed" to his decision to take his own life. Photo courtesy of the Caserta family

His Suicide Note Was a Message to the Navy. The Way He Died Was the Exclamation Point

Leadership "contributed" to Brandon Caserta's decision to take his own life, an investigation found.

A P-8A Poseidon assigned to the "Skinny Dragons" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 flies over the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Aug. 29, 2017. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alex Perlman)

Iran Chose To Take Out Drone Instead of Manned Navy Jet, lranian General Says

Iran claimed that it could have killed Americans by shooting down a P-8 Poseidon surveillance aircraft.

Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, practice proper techniques to clear a stairway during an Urban Operations exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 9, 2014. Each building is designed differently to offer an unpredictable layout that Marines would normally experience in UO. The rooms are filled with distracting elements including holes in the walls, open ceilings and multiple doorways. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Moore/Released)

The Marines’ Urban Warfare Tactics Are Outdated. Here’s How They Plan to Fix That.

The four-year effort, known as Project Metropolis, is being led by the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory in Quantico.

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U.S. service members assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) prepare to transport a casket during a disinterment ceremony held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 10, 2019. The ceremony was part of DPAA’s efforts to disinter the remains of unknown service members lost during the Korean War. DPAA’s mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of missing personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lloyd Villanueva)

He Went Missing in Korea Nearly 70 Years Ago. Now, a Soldier's Body is Finally Home

The Army identified his body through DNA testing.

Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis formally swears in the Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark Esper at the Pentagon, Washinton D.C., Jan. 5, 2018. (DoD/Navy Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kathryn E. Holm)

Trump to Nominate Mark Esper as SecDef, Ryan McCarthy as Army Secretary

The development raises questions about who will serve as acting defense secretary when Patrick Shanahan vacates the post.

Expedition 58 Flight Engineer Anne McClain of NASA speaks with friends and family after having her Russian Sokol suit pressure checked in preparation for her launch aboard the Soyuz MS-11 spacecraft on Dec. 3, 2018, at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

Army Astronaut to Return Following 204-Day Space Mission

U.S. Army astronaut Lt. Col. Anne McClain is returning to earth with plenty to show for her time in space.

Navy News

In this April 26, 2016, file photo, former Congressman Joe Sestak, center, his wife Susan Sestak, left, and daughter Alex Sestak react after speaking to supporters gathered outside his campaign headquarters in Media, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Retired Navy Admiral Joe Sestak Launches Presidential Campaign

The retired Navy admiral who calls himself "Admiral Joe" on his campaign website joins a crowded Democratic field.

Navy Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher leaves a military courtroom on Naval Base San Diego with his wife, Andrea Gallagher, Friday, May 31, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Julie Watson)

Fellow SEALs Say Chief Shot Girl and Old Man

The defense says neither witness saw Gallagher fire the shots.

This undated photo provided by the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office shows fentanyl pills. (Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office via AP)

Drug Rehab Counselor Charged with Murder in Sailor's Fentanyl Overdose Death

This is just the second time the DA has brought murder charges arising from the sale of fentanyl linked to overdose deaths.

Air Force News

The Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) passing by U.S. Army Fort Hamilton Garrison during the 29th annual Fleet Week New York's Parade of Ships. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Travis Simmons/Released)

Fort Hamilton Airman, Two Small Kids Found Dead in Suspected Triple Homicide

Her husband was taken into custody while wandering the streets of Brooklyn.

The sun sets behind a C-17 Globemaster III as soldiers wait in line to board the aircraft at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson)

Iraq Boosts Security Measures at Base Where US Trainers Stay

The stepped-up Iraqi security measures at Balad air base come amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

F-16 Fighting Falcons, from the New Jersey Air National Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing, drop live ordnance at the Barry M. Goldwater range in Gila Bend, Ariz., March 6, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard/Col. Kerry Gentry)

Border Patrol Rescues 17 Migrants Lost on Yuma Bombing Range

Border Patrol agents say 17 migrants have been rescued after they crossed into a military bombing range in Arizona.

Marine Corps News

Truck driver charged with 7 homicides in motorcycle crash

Truck Driver Charged in Crash That Killed 7 from Marine Motorcycle Group

The driver of a truck in a collision that killed seven motorcyclists was charged with seven counts of negligent homicide.

The Marines’ Urban Warfare Tactics Are Outdated. Here’s How They Plan to Fix That.

The four-year effort, known as Project Metropolis, is being led by the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory in Quantico.

Members of Marine Motorcycle Club Among 7 Killed in New Hampshire Crash

The bikers were members of a Massachusetts chapter of Jarheads Motorcycle Club, a group of veterans and military personnel.

Coast Guard News

The cadets of the class of 2019 throw their covers into the air as they officially become ensigns during the 138th commencement exercises at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., May 22, 2019. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Matthew Thieme)

Coast Guard Graduates Put Careers on Hold for Chance to Compete in Olympics

Two recent graduates of the Coast Guard Academy are putting their military careers on hold.

Panamanian line handlers prepare the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) for transit through the Panama Canal, May 2, 2019. The Mohawk was supporting joint, multinational counter-drug operations under Campaign Martillo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Thompson)

Key West-Based Coast Guard Crew Returns Home After Seizing More Than 18,000 Pounds of Drugs

The crew of the USCG Cutter Mohawk, with the help of partner agencies, were able to seize more than 16,500 pounds of cocaine.

Coast Guard Service Pendant, on display at the Coast Guard Research and Development Center, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in New London, Conn. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Coast Guard Research and Development Center Technical Director Retires

Tim Girton is retiring after two decades at the center, the last 12 of which he's spent as technical director.