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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Maria Contreras-Sweet, administrator of the Small Business Administration, speaks to service members attending a 'Boots to Business' class in the Pentagon. (Jim Varhegyi/U.S. Air Force photo)

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

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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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How Marvel's Defenders Can Help Vets Find A Dream Career

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

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