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

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The Veterans Community Project builds transitional tiny homes for homeless veterans and provides one-stop shop services to help veterans get back on their feet again (photo courtesy of the Veterans Community Project).

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FILE -- Marines with the Lioness Program refill their rifle magazines during the live-fire portion of their training at Camp Korean Village, Iraq. (Marine Corps Photo/ Sgt. Jennifer Jones)

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Matt Butler, creator and CEO of Rollors Game Company.

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Learn how this Air Force veteran invented a game and started his own gaming company.

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Michael and Rachael Tax, in one of the rare moments that their Army careers brought them together. (Courtesy photo)

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Navy veteran Sean Kelley's mission is to help veterans and military families find fulfilling careers at Amazon.

Navy Vet's Mission Is to Help Military Families Get Jobs at Amazon

Here's how this Navy veteran is helping vets and military families find fulfilling careers at Amazon.

Tom Davin (left), who joined Black Rifle Coffee Company as co-CEO, is shown with CEO and founder Evan Hafer. (Photo courtesy of Black Rifle Coffee Company).

What Vets Can Learn from a Coffee-Focused Recon Marine

How this Recon Marine is brewing the future of coffee with Evan Hafer, CEO and founder of Black Rifle Coffee Company.

What Job Would Captain Marvel Have if She Were a Vet in Real Life?

Captain Marvel, an Air Force pilot turned NASA intelligence officer, is a trailblazing woman even before she gained...

Larry Brown was a pilot with a Marine Corps F-4 squadron during the Vietnam War.

Vietnam Combat Pilot Finds New Career as City Engineer at 78

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

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