Are Embeds Dead?
By Jamie McIntyre on Thursday, June 24th, 2010 
Two unfortunate consequences are likely to flow from the demise of Gen. Stan McChrystal because his incautious, career-killing over-sharing with a reporter for Rolling Stone.
1. Opportunities for reporters to witness the inner workings of military commanders firsthand will dry up, at least in the short run.
2. The credibility of mainstream defense media will take an unfair hit, as critics pounce on the “revelation” some journalists have are not been reporting everything they see and hear, in return for continued access.
