I'm Michael — Marine Corps veteran, 0811 Cannoneer Crewman, and the guy behind Cannoneer Apparel.

I started this brand because military humor never really leaves you. Long after the uniform comes off, you still laugh at the same jokes, still get that dry sense of humor that only makes sense to people who've been there. Cannoneer Apparel is my way of keeping that alive — one shirt at a time.

My wife and I have been married for 15 years, and she's been with me through every part of this journey, military and civilian.

What We Make

Military humor shirts, veteran apparel, and designs inspired by service life — the slang, the sarcasm, the inside jokes, and the everyday moments only someone who's been there really gets. Some designs are subtle. Some are ridiculous. All of them come from real experience.

Who It's For

Veterans. Active-duty service members. Military families. Friends of the community. And honestly, anyone who appreciates a good laugh and respects what the humor comes from. This is a veteran-owned brand, but it's built for everyone.

Why I'm Doing This

I'm not trying to build an empire. I'm trying to build a community — a place where people can find something that makes them laugh, remembers where they came from, and connects them to others who get it. As this grows, I plan to give back by donating a portion of profits to causes that support veterans, because that community is what this whole thing is really about.

Where We're Headed

Cannoneer Apparel is starting small and growing one design at a time. We're building this with our community — listening to ideas, trying new designs, and creating apparel that's different from the usual military shirt.

Made with military humor. Built by a veteran. Growing with the community.