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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NPower gives free tech training for veterans and spouses

How NPower Gets Veterans into the Tech Field for Free

NPower gives free tech training to veterans and military spouses and helps them land their dream career in tech.

Construction electrician constructionman Stephanie N. Bugaski, from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133, deployed with the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, cuts wood for new bus stops onboard Camp Lemonnier.

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Flags of Valor: Reimagining 'Made in America'

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Don't Call it 'Networking'; Call it ‘Relationship Building’

Even though data shows more than 85% of jobs are found through networking, most veterans don't do it. Here's how to network...

Dear Veteran Job Seeker: 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...

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)

California Proposal Could Speed Veteran Cybersecurity Job Access

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

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