Moonbats are flinging outrage around again - this time about a music video made by a Marine, which they say glorifies the killing of innocent Iraqis.

Almost all of what you'll read or hear about it in the MSM is wrong. Looks like they got the "video" and "Marine" parts right. The rest of it gets decidedly murky.

ROFASix has the real scoop (Fox's story is linked in today's news post)

26th MEU burns through shipboard firefighting course
By Lance Cpl. Jeremy T. Ross26th MEUFire can be the most serious and deadliest hazard to a ship and its crew at sea. Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-264 (Reinforced) learned the skills and knowledge essential to assisting a crew...

Below is a post about Captain B's efforts to raise funds for a pro-troop newspaper ad.

Also working to get the message out is MoveAmericaForward. They are planning to begin their ad campaign next week, and are raising funds.

Move America Forward will begin broadcasting this pro-troop ad next week. We are so proud of the heroic service of the men and women of the United States military and the progress they have made in the war on terrorism. If you would like to help make sure this ad is seen on TV stations across the nation, then please CLICK HERE to make a contribution to our TV ad fund.

You can view the ad here.

From Captain B:

Are you tired of hearing the media badger the military? Do you want to send a message to all of the service members fighting the war on terrorism? We are planning to purchase a full page ad in a major paper to support our troops before July 4th. I’m open for slogans so if you’re tired of blow hearts bad mouthing your Marines, people accusing before being tried, then do something about it. Otherwise you have no room to talk. If you support this idea, let me know in the comments. Give your recommendations for a slogan, newspaper to submit it in and just how you feel. If we get enough support, I’ll make it happen...

Get the details on how to help here.

HABBANIYAH PATROL — U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Albert D. Garcia Jr., 21, patrols through the neighborhoods of Habbaniyah, Iraq. Marines of D Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion ran security and stability operations in the city June 13, 2006.

On the scene
Firefighters from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron prepare their gear for C-130 Hercules egress training at a deployed location in Southwest Asia on Wednesday, June 14. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ryan Hansen)
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TALKING WITH HEROES: America's Newest Talk Show
June 18, 2006 At Offutt Air Force Base
http://www.talkingwithheroes.com/

Colorado Springs, Colorado and Bellevue, Nebraska, June 14, 2006: Talking with Heroes Talk Show announces the guest list for the Talk Show that will broadcast LIVE over the Talking with Heroes Internet Radio Network on June 18, 2006. Talking with Heroes is not about politics. It is a Talk Show that gives our men and women in the military a forum to share their mostly untold experiences while serving and helping the people in Iraq, Afghanistan and in other areas of the world in which they serve.

The Talking with Heroes Talk Show airs Live on Sunday evenings at 7pm (CST). This Special One Hour Talking with Heroes Broadcast will also air LIVE across the Internet starting at 4:30p.m. (CST).

The June 18, 2006 Talking with Heroes Talk Show will take place before the Concert at Offutt Air Force Base Featuring Night Wing the country/rock showcase group of the USAF Heartland of America Band.

Talking with Heroes HOST Bob Calvert will interview members of Night Wing. Night Wing is the country/rock showcase group of the USAF Heartland of America Band. Their music stretches from the hottest new country and alternative charts to rock-n-roll classics. Whether for a military function, community concert or a high school assembly, variety best describes this group's performance.

Several members of Night Wing were part of the Desert Band, an Air Force musical unit deployed throughout the entire area of responsibility during Operation Desert Shield. Night Wing also had the distinct pleasure of working with the late John Denver in a nationally televised Welcome Home Desert Storm Celebration, which was enjoyed by more than 200,000 people. In March of 2006, Night Wing deployed to the desert once again in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Their mission was to take a message of support to our troops who work tirelessly to defend the cause of freedom for those who are forced to live under oppression. They logged over 75 hours in the air covering 24,000 miles while performing 37 concerts in 15 performance days.Also to be interviewed on this Talking with Heroes Talk Show broadcast will be:

A1C Aaron Mendez who had a story about him that appeared in the Lincoln Journal Star on May 17, 2006 entitled: "Offutt Airman awarded Bronze Star escorting truck convoy in Iraq". There may be other Offutt AFB Personnel interviewed.

Megan A. Lucas, I.O.M. President & CEO of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce.

John F. Hansen President of the Offutt Advisory Council. John F. Hansen is a Land Developer and owner of Century 21 Hansen Realty in Bellevue and Papillion, Nebraska. He is a former military dependent and has lived in the Bellevue/Offutt Community for 40 years. Megan Lucas and John Hansen will talk about the Bellevue Area Community ongoing support of the men and women serving at Offutt Air Force Base.

All Talking with Heroes talk shows can be listened to in our past show archives 24 hours a day/7 days a week, from anywhere in the world where there is access to the internet and can be downloaded onto iPODs.

For More Information:
Bob Calvert, Talk Show Host
www.talkingwithheroes.com

Norfolk, Va. (June 14, 2006) – U.S. Navy Sailors take the Oath of Citizenship given by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at the naturalization ceremony held aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). More than 140 U.S. Sailors, Marines and Soldiers from 45 countries took the Oath of Citizenship aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The oath highlighted the importance of U.S. citizenship during the naturalization and swearing-in ceremony of military personnel. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Michael D. Blackwell II

How about sending him or her a case of Girl Scout cookies?

The South Carolina Low Country Girl Scout Council recently donated more than 750 cases (that’s more than 9,000 boxes!) of cookies to Soldiers’ Angels, which means that you have a special opportunity to send an entire case of cookies to your adopted Hero (and his/her buddies, no doubt) - or to "any Hero!"

The cookies are free – you only pay the cost of shipping, which is $20. Not bad when you realize that cookies are a frequently requested item – and who doesn’t like Girl Scout Cookies??

Go here for further details.

You can order the cookies here.

And don't forget our blog's adopted hero - Maxwell. If you'd like to send a box of cookies to Maxwell and his buddies, email me for details on how you can do that.

A Soldier from the 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division extends a helping hand to his Iraqi interpreter during a patrol south of Kirkuk. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremy Wood.