From Navy SEAL to Advocate – The Journey of Bill Brown - S.O.S. #169

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From Navy SEAL to Advocate – The Journey of Bill Brown
In this episode, we sit down with Bill Brown, an Iraq Veteran Navy SEAL who served honorably for eight years, completing three deployments. Bill shares his incredible journey from the battlefield to higher education, where he utilized the Montgomery GI Bill to attend Rutgers University and Rutgers Law School.
Now, Bill works alongside renowned military and veteran attorney Tim Parlatore at Parlatore Law Group, where he advocates for the rights and well-being of service members and veterans.
Bill is also the founder and driving force behind the NYC SEAL Swim, an inspiring event that has raised millions of dollars to support Gold Star families, Navy SEALs, and their loved ones. He opens up about the mission behind the swim, the impact it’s had, and what motivates him to give back to the SEAL community.
Join us for this powerful conversation about service, resilience, and making a difference beyond the uniform.
Highlights from the episode:
• Bill’s journey as a Navy SEAL, including three deployments to Iraq.
• How the Montgomery GI Bill helped him transition to civilian life and pursue higher education.
• His work at Parlatore Law Group advocating for military and veteran communities.
• The NYC SEAL Swim: its mission, success stories, and the lives it’s touched.
• Bill’s reflections on leadership, legacy, and service beyond the battlefield.
Connect with Bill Brown:
• Learn more about the NYC SEAL Swim: https://impact.navysealfoundation.org/event/2024-nyc-seal-swim/e559597
• Follow Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williambrown77?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Tune in to this episode for an inspiring look at the life and legacy of a true American hero!

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