US Navy lesbian couple share first gay dockside kiss

Mark Latimour · #1 12-22-2011, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BBC

US Navy lesbian couple share first gay dockside kiss

Two female US sailors have become the first same-sex couple to share the traditional dockside "first kiss" since the US ended a ban on gays in the army.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Marissa Gaeta, who had been at sea for 80 days, won the right to be the first person to kiss her partner on shore in a raffle. The couple said the moment had been "a long time coming". The US Army's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy was lifted in September, after years of debate. The policy had barred openly gay men and women from serving in the military.

Crowds were waiting at the Virginia Beach docks in Virginia to greet loved ones arriving back on USS Oak Hill after a tour of duty in Central America. They cheered as 23-year-old PO Gaeta walked off the ship and shared a brief kiss with her girlfriend of two years, Petty Officer 3rd Class Citlalic Snell, 22.

Those at the docks had not known in advance that the traditional moment was to involve the couple, said the Associated Press news agency.

PO Gaeta told local media that crew members traditionally hold a raffle before coming back to shore, drawing names for "winners of first hugs and first kisses". She said she had bought 50 raffle tickets at a $1 each, but that others had bought far more.

The couple, who met in training, said they were happy they could finally be honest about their relationship.

Source: BBC News - US Navy lesbian couple share first gay dockside kiss

i_got_a_mohawk · #2 12-22-2011, 03:55 AM

In the Navy - YouTube

Sorry, couldn't resist!

Cool tho!

mindbass · #3 12-22-2011, 03:55 AM

These girls are hot.

**jmattbassplaya** · #4 12-22-2011, 03:58 AM

Giggity.

Strohsx · #5 12-22-2011, 04:15 AM

If they were the stereo typical mid 90's combat boot shaved head more manly than a caveman hopped up on mammoth meat lesbian, this... would not be news.

22 years old eh? 10$ says in 8 years both are married to men and have 3 kids.

IconBasser · #6 12-22-2011, 05:15 AM

mazel tov.

sandmangeck · #7 12-22-2011, 06:32 AM

Lipstick Lesbians FTW!

Chebass88 · #8 12-22-2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Strohsx

If they were the stereo typical mid 90's combat boot shaved head more manly than a caveman hopped up on mammoth meat lesbian, this... would not be news.

22 years old eh? 10$ says in 8 years both are married to men and have 3 kids.

Actually, yeah, it would still be news. This is a major shift in cultural norms. I am pretty sure that there are right-wing religio-conservative groups who are very upset about this, regardless of how *cute* the women look.

I am glad that these women are able to kiss the person they want to kiss after returning from a deployment.

lucas vigor · #9 12-22-2011, 08:12 AM

I have been banned for posting stuff FAR less inflammatory then this thread will be.

i_got_a_mohawk · #10 12-22-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lucas vigor

I have been banned for posting stuff FAR less inflammatory then this thread will be.

Not all of us are from the future, future cop.

PS - you do know that it's against the rules to discuss banning/being banned right?

runmikeyrun · #11 12-22-2011, 08:31 AM

hooray!!

THand · #12 12-22-2011, 08:42 AM

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The couple, who met in training, said they were happy they could finally be honest about their relationship.

Awesome. I, for one, support honesty.

john_martin_sai · #13 12-22-2011, 08:44 AM

....just angling for their own 'reality tv show',....using the US military in the process.......

also,....having this photo made public,...they are assuring they'll never get demoted,...or passed over for a promotion,.....or it's a discrimination lawsuit.

clever.....

stratovani · #14 12-22-2011, 08:56 AM

This shouldn't even be news. So two girls were caught on camera kissing. BFD! Once again the media is blowing something out of proportions.

BassChuck · #15 12-22-2011, 09:12 AM

As my ex-Navy friend says: It's only queer if you're tied to the pier.

rr5025 · #16 12-22-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Strohsx

22 years old eh? 10$ says in 8 years both are married to men and have 3 kids.

Really?

pharmakon · #17 12-22-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Latimour

Source: BBC News - US Navy lesbian couple share first gay dockside kiss

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBC
US Navy lesbian couple share first gay dockside kiss

Two female US sailors have become the first same-sex couple to share the traditional dockside "first kiss" since the US ended a ban on gays in the army.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Marissa Gaeta, who had been at sea for 80 days, won the right to be the first person to kiss her partner on shore in a raffle. The couple said the moment had been "a long time coming". The US Army's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy was lifted in September, after years of debate. The policy had barred openly gay men and women from serving in the military.

Crowds were waiting at the Virginia Beach docks in Virginia to greet loved ones arriving back on USS Oak Hill after a tour of duty in Central America. They cheered as 23-year-old PO Gaeta walked off the ship and shared a brief kiss with her girlfriend of two years, Petty Officer 3rd Class Citlalic Snell, 22.

Those at the docks had not known in advance that the traditional moment was to involve the couple, said the Associated Press news agency.

PO Gaeta told local media that crew members traditionally hold a raffle before coming back to shore, drawing names for "winners of first hugs and first kisses". She said she had bought 50 raffle tickets at a $1 each, but that others had bought far more.

The couple, who met in training, said they were happy they could finally be honest about their relationship.

Anyone catch the problem in this article?

As a former sailor, I am highly offended by this!