For First Time, Women Share ‘First Kiss’ At A Navy Homecoming

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From NPR:

This is a case, The Associated Press says, of a Navy tradition catching up with repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy that previously barred openly gay men and women from serving in the U.S. military.

Gaeta, who had just arrived home on the USS Oak Hill amphibious landing ship, won the first kiss honor in a raffle.

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The Virginian-Pilot says that Snell, Gaeta’s “girlfriend of two years … was waiting when she crossed the brow. They kissed. The crowd cheered.”


Petty Officer 2nd Class Marissa Gaeta, left, kisses her girlfriend of two years, Petty Officer 3rd Class Citlalic Snell. (Brian J. Clark/AP)

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