Gunnery Sergeant Brown is a native of Huntington Beach, California. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and completed recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA, in April 2010. Following recruit training, he attended Marine Combat Training at the School of Infantry -West, Camp Pendleton, CA. He then attended training at Fort Sill, OK, obtaining two military occupational specialties: Field Artillery Cannoneer (MOS 0811) and High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Crew Member (MOS 0814). He subsequently reported to Romeo Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, at Las Pulgas, Camp Pendleton, CA, in August 2010.
In July 2011, Gunnery Sergeant Brown deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, with Battery R in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). While in Afghanistan, he served as a launcher driver supporting ground operations in the Helmand Province. In December 2012, he was promoted to Corporal. In February 2013, Gunnery Sergeant Brown deployed again to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in support of OEF. He assisted in local security operations and supported ground forces as a launcher driver and gunner.
In September 2013, Gunnery Sergeant Brown reenlisted and reported to India Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, at Las Pulgas, Camp Pendleton, CA. He was promoted to Sergeant in May 2014. During his tour, Gunnery Sergeant Brown completed the Section Chief Course on the M777A2 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer and the M327 EFSS 120mm Mortar System. In March 2015, he deployed with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, serving as Section Chief, Gun Number 4.
In February 2018, Gunnery Sergeant Brown left active duty after serving eight years and joined Oscar Battery, 5th Battalion, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division, aboard Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, CA. He has served as a Section Chief, Local Security Chief, Battery Gunnery Sergeant, and is currently serving as the Unit Senior Enlisted Leader of Oscar Battery.
Gunnery Sergeant Brown's personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.