Lesbian Sailors Make History With “First Kiss”

This, from the Associated Press: “A Navy tradition caught up with the repeal of the U.S. military’s ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ rule on Wednesday when two women sailors became the first to share the coveted “first kiss” on the pier after one of them returned from 80 days at sea.”

The two sailors, Petty Officer 2nd Class Marissa Gaeta of Placerville, California, and her partner, Petty Officer 3rd Class Citlalic Snell of Los Angeles, locked lips in front of a frenzied, flag-waving crowd, which reportedly screamed and cheered, offering all kinds of support. Gaeta had descended from the amphibious landing ship the USS Oak Hill, which, again, had been at sea for 80 days. Gaeta was in her Navy dress uniform and her partner, Snell, donned a black leather jacket and blue jeans.

This, from Gaeta: “It’s something new, that’s for sure. It’s nice to be able to be myself. It’s been a long time coming.”

A little background information, from the story: “For the historical significance of the kiss, there was little to differentiate it from countless others when a Navy ship pulls into its home port following a deployment. Neither the Navy nor the couple tried to draw attention to what was happening and many onlookers waiting for their loved ones to come off the ship were busy talking among themselves.

David Bauer, the commanding officer of the USS Oak Hill, said that Gaeta and Snell’s kiss would largely be a non-event and the crew’s reaction upon learning who was selected to have the first kiss was positive.”

The couple has been together for two years since meeting at the Navy’s controlmen school, according to the AP. So cute!

Look, GOP field, the world didn’t explode! Just a couple of gays locking lips. In the military, no less. And everything’s fine come morning.

Check out the whole story here.

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