SAN ANTONIO -- Tourists at the Alamo saw something besides historical exhibits at the shrine of Texas independence in downtown San Antonio.

A man and woman landed in jail after witnesses told police they were seen having sex inside the mission Sunday.

An Alamo security officer told police he caught 18-year-old Kristine Nissel and 19-year-old Matthew Hotard having sex near a public viewing area late yesterday afternoon.

The police report says the two were only partially dressed when the officer apprehended them after several tourists watched the couple and became upset.

The San Antonio Express-News reports the two are both active-duty members of the 232nd Medical Battalion stationed at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. They've been charged with public lewdness and bond for each is set at $800.

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