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The Combat Threads Weekly Round Up 2.17

Influencers, "Warfighters," Streetwear with Guns, and Puffins

Feb 17

Where does ICE and CBP's Gear Come From?

Crye Precision, DHS, The Brooklyn Navy Yard, and Tactical Gear Industry

Feb 13

Combat Threads Weekly Roundup

Team USA's uniforms, a new archival resource, and video content

Feb 7

Operators, Cosplay, and ICE

A key to understanding ICE is GWOT era Operator culture

Jan 30

What is The Next Cool Guy Camo?

Run of the Mill MultiCam, Woodland Revival, & Cultural Stagnation

Nov 23, 2025

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Operators, Cosplay, and ICE

Jan 30

Nov 15, 2025

The Democratic Creation of the Field Jacket

Oct 31, 2025

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