Men Who Fight Wars In Winter Don't Live Till Spring
When it's cold outside, and the rain turn to ice / When it's cold outside, and the rain turn to ice / When it's cold outside, and the rain turn to ice /When it's cold outside, and the rain turn to ice
We’re moving slow this week at Fort TWR. It’s a low effort edition as we ease back into the post-turkey pre-xmas swing of things. But that doesn’t mean we’re light on BANGERS, bringing you heaters from Dehen 1920, 18 East, and Palace to kick off the final month of a whirlwind year. Today is Giving Tuesday, so we encourage any Soldiers with a little bit of scratch to give to your favorite nonprofit or one of our favorites found below. The Enemy of the Week doesn’t deserve mention here, but read further to find out why he gives Wearing Clothes a bad name.
💥TUESDAY MEANS WAR💥
TACTICAL UPDATES
HEADWEAR
Wool Knit Watch Cap by Dehen 1920
It’s downright fucking Freezing out there right now. Many a Soldier is braving near-freezing temperatures to get the final sessions of the year before precipitation fills the air and we retreat to our caves for hibernation. The classic watch cap is a favorite amongst the cold-weather Soldiers, and this one from Dehen 1920 is the ultimate version - made in Portland, Oregon, from 100% US-spun worsted wool and offered in 21 different colors to suit any uniform. Grab one dark color and one bright banger and you’re set for the long, dark winter.
OUTERWEAR
Lanies Hooded Shell by 18 East
A statement jacket breaks through the monotony and dullery of the long, dark days of autumn. This red jawn from 18 East is exactly what we’re talking about, a loud one that makes sure you’re visible in more ways than one. Boasting 18 East’s usual blend of nostalgic design cues and modern enhancements, this shell keeps you shielded from the rain thanks to 100% water-repellent nylon construction and keeps your Shit secure with an assortment of 6 exterior pockets, including a couple hidden ones for the Shit you really don’t wanna lose track of (or be discovered!). It’s made in India, per usual for 18 East gear. Cop up and try to look as fresh as Marcello. You won’t, but trying is half the battle.
EQUIPMENT
Palace Loves Me Knitted Gloves by Palace
It’s easy to go for some boring Shit from Costco, but why not get some wacky gloves? It’s a simple pleasure in the dark times to look at your hands and see something goofy. These Palace gloves are 50% wool, 50% acrylic, and 100% fun. They’re gloves and mittens in one, a two-for-one bang-for-your-buck garm recommendation you’ll only find from your Frugal Friends at TWR. Life’s too serious and this time of year is too depressing. Get a little silly with it and you’ll almost stay sane.
FIELD NOTES
SOLDIER OF THE WEEK
Skateboarding Nonprofits
Today is Giving Tuesday, the best day of the year to donate to very deserving nonprofits that give so much to our community 365 days a year. 2025 has been especially hard for the nonprofit sector, with donations down and government funding evaporating (both thanks to the Dipshit in the White House and his collection of Evil Fascist Henchmen). We’re sure you have your own favorites and encourage you to support whoever you love. Some that we’re especially fond of are Skate Like a Girl, Skate After School, College Skateboarding Educational Foundation, and Harold Hunter Foundation. They all support youth through skateboarding, whether that’s through skateboard programming for kids like SLAG, HHF, and Skate After School, or providing college scholarships to skaters like CSEF. Many of us understand the importance of community that can be found through skateboarding, and these organizations keep that community thriving and introduce new skaters to a truly life-altering activity that provides social, physical, and mental benefits that are hard to find anywhere else.
ENEMY OF THE WEEK
Kash Patel
This goofy fuck has been making a complete fool of himself since day one, fumbling investigations and openly covering for his bosses and flying his private jet cross country to attend UFC fights with a girlfriend 18 years younger than him. He’s the human embodiment of a Twitter Tough Guy, and he accidentally talked too much and got himself in over his head as the FBI Director. The latest doozy is the news that he threw a temper tantrum about a jacket and held up the FBI’s investigation of the assassination of a prominent racist podcaster. He arrived on the scene but refused to get off the plane without the proper FBI jacket for the occasion, a bit like how my 5 year old has to get in full NBA uniform when he wants to play basketball. They searched the scene for a jacket instead of evidence and eventually found one in his size from a female officer. Unfortunately he still wasn’t satisfied and demanded they find the appropriate patches, ripping them off the jackets of actually competent people to placate the 45-year-old toddler. We certainly understand the importance of dressing for the occasion, and have long believed that clothes actually do make the man (contrary to popular belief), but this idiot is one of so many other conservative clowns that give Dressing a bad name.
You’re now up to speed on the latest from the battlefield. Use this intel wisely and pass it on to others who may need our guidance. We can’t win the war unless we’re in it together.