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Marissa Gaeta And Citlalic Snell, U.S. Naval Petty Officers, Share First Same-Sex Kiss At Ship's Return

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.

Tears in my eyes right now. I love these little bits of progress.

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Posted on December/21/2011

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   This photo always makes me smile.

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    This makes me even happier. :D

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    Gorgeous moment, gorgeous couple.

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    This is wonderful! =]

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