I don't want to add to the load our troops need to carry in their packs, but it may be necesary to make Pulitzer Prize medals standard issue. That way, they can hand them out to those very special imbedded reporters, and the reporter will go home with what he wants. Everyone will be happy!
"Why didn't the reporter speak up and tell the Marines what he knew?"
Did he stick around 24hrs to know they weren't being picked up?