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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Matt Butler, creator and CEO of Rollors Game 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.

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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).

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