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

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

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Flags of Valor: Reimagining 'Made in America'

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Dear Veteran Job Seeker: This Small Gesture Gets Big Results

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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)

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Torie Fisher, the first female veteran to own and operate a microbrewery, Backward Flag Brewery in Forked River, New Jersey.

Army Combat Vet a Female Trailblazer with Her Own Brewery

Torie Fisher is the first female veteran to found, own and operate a microbrewery in the United States. Here is her story and...

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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)

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For veteran job seekers, government jobs might seem like an easy, obvious choice.

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.

5 Things Vets Should Never Do at Job Interviews

Here are veteran job seekers' top five things not to do during an interview.

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Don't get stuck behind a computer; get out and network face to face. (Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox)

5 Steps to Approach Your Job Search Like a Reconnaissance Mission

To translate into military lingo, an informational interview is simply a reconnaissance mission for intel gathering aimed at...

photo courtesy of Benbrook Police Department

5 Reasons Why Vets Should Consider Careers in Law Enforcement

Veterans are highly sought after for careers in law enforcement and throughout the criminal justice system. Is a career in...

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 five railway...

5 Health Care and Life Science Companies That Want to Hire Vets

Get a career in the fastest-growing industry in the world. Here are the top life sciences and health-care companies looking...

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