The US Navy though appears to be bending over Backwards to be seen as being progressive
They even errrm filmed the occasion, wonder if it was the same person filming that suggested it
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While both women are navy officers, they were not serving on the same ship. Snell was off duty, and in mufti, as she came to the dock to meet her partner who had just returned from an 80-day trip to Central American waters.
The pair were not chosen for the kiss - they won the chance in a raffle.
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