John Murtha's ears are burning...

...and wingnut bloggers who decided he was a traitor back in May are no doubt now suffering from Exploding Head Syndrome™, as are the esteemed steamed members of the conservative press.

Be on the lookout for flying grey matter.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military plans to charge Marines in the killing of 24 civilians in Haditha, Iraq, on Thursday, according to sources familiar with the case.

The November 2005 killings, which enraged Iraqis, are one of a series of cases in which U.S. service members have been accused, and some convicted, of being involved in killing Iraqi civilians.

The charges in the Haditha case could include murder and are expected against at least five Marines, defense officials said. They will be announced from Camp Pendleton, California, where the Marines are being held.