Inspired by the grit, resilience, and determination of a United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant, Gunny Gear is more than apparel—it’s a movement.
Gunny Gear because, it was EARNED, not given.
At just 17 years old, July “La Gunny” Franco asked her father for permission to join the world’s elite military branch—the United States Marine Corps. With grit, resilience, and determination, she overcame countless obstacles to earn the title of United States Marine.
Like many new Marines, PVT Franco went to the military exchange store in search of a shirt that represented her hard work, style, and pride. But as a 5’1”, 88-pound petite Marine, she quickly realized there was nothing made to fit her. The message was clear—while she had earned the title, the gear had not evolved to include someone built like her.
She waited, for 23 years, yet nothing changed. La Gunny turned to the motto that had carried her through the Corps and into business: “Be the Solution.”
The solution: Gunny Gear —a Service-Disable Veteran, Latina, Woman military-inspired apparel brand built to empower, uplift, and represent those who serve. Gunny Gear is a movement, a mindset, and a testament that what is EARNED can never be taken lifestyle.
Gunny Gear’s mission is to create military-inspired apparel that embodies grit, resilience, and determination—empowering Active-Duty service members, Veterans, their families, and communities. We honor the values of discipline and sacrifice while amplifying the voice and perspective of women in the military.
At Gunny Gear, we promise to: Deliver high-quality, military-inspired apparel and accessories that embody grit, resilience, and determination. Empower and uplift Active-Duty service members, Veterans, their families, and communities. Represent the woman-in-military perspective with authenticity and respect. Always honor the values of discipline, sacrifice, and service in everything we create. Provide an honest, reliable, and customer-focused experience from order to delivery.
Our vision is to build a global brand that uplifts and represents those who live with courage and confidence. Gunny Gear strives to be more than apparel—we aim to inspire a movement of strength, service, and empowerment, proving that what is earned can never be taken. Gunny Gear is more than what you wear. It’s a reflection of what you’ve earned.
"Gunny Gear isn’t just clothing—it’s a message. It’s about resilience, courage, and never forgetting what it took to get here."
"I buy Gunny Gear not just for the style, but because it represents values I live by: grit, determination, and honor."
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Empowering service members, veterans, and families—because it was earned, not given.
"Gunny Gear reminds me every day that nothing is given—you have to earn it. Wearing their apparel feels like carrying my pride on my shoulders"