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    USS Pioneer arrives in Kota Kinabalu [Image 8 of 10]

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    A traditional indigenous dancer performs a ceremonial welcome for naval personnel on a pier alongside a warship. The dancer is wearing elaborate traditional attire including a feathered headdress and carrying a decorated shield, performing before a formation of military sailors in uniform. A flag visible on the ship's mast appears to be the Malaysian flag, suggesting this is a port visit ceremony in Malaysia.

    MALAYSIA

    06.26.2019

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Corbin Shea 

    USS PIONEER (MCM 9)

    190626-N-SB587-1747 KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (June 26, 2019) Malaysian locals perform a welcoming ceremony for Sailors of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) after Pioneer pulled into Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Corbin Shea)

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    Date Taken: 06.26.2019
    Date Posted: 06.26.2019 19:07
    Photo ID: 5532537
    VIRIN: 190626-N-SB587-1747
    Resolution: 5568x3712
    Size: 1.77 MB
    Location: MY
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    A naval vessel is in the process of docking at a concrete pier, with crew members on deck actively throwing mooring lines to personnel on the dock. Several sailors wearing blue uniforms and colored hard hats are visible on the ship's bow, while two individuals in white uniforms with red life vests stand on the pier to receive the lines. The harbor setting includes a larger red-and-white vessel docked further along the pier, parked vehicles, and green, hilly islands visible in the background.
    Two naval officers in white dress uniforms are being greeted at a port facility by a woman in traditional cultural attire. The woman, wearing a black outfit with yellow and red trim and yellow flowers in her hair, appears to be placing or adjusting a decorative beaded necklace/garland on the female officer. The setting appears to be a formal welcome ceremony at a naval or commercial dock.
    A traditional indigenous cultural performance is taking place on a naval pier in front of a large gray warship. Three performers dressed in traditional attire with feathered headdresses and decorated shields are dancing for an audience of uniformed naval personnel. The event appears to be a formal welcome or port visit ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform is receiving a traditional garland or necklace from a woman in traditional cultural attire at a port facility. A second woman in a green shirt assists with the ceremony, suggesting a formal welcome or goodwill visit. A large naval vessel is visible in the background, along with military and civilian personnel on the dock.
    A woman in traditional beaded attire is placing or adjusting a decorative item on a USS Pioneer naval cap worn by a smiling sailor in Navy working uniform. The interaction appears to be a welcoming or cultural exchange ceremony at a port or dock. A second sailor is visible in the background.
    A cultural welcome ceremony is taking place on a naval pier alongside a large gray warship, likely a US Navy destroyer. Traditional dancers in black and gold costumes with ornate headdresses perform for a formation of naval personnel in uniform. The setting appears to be a port visit in Southeast Asia, possibly Indonesia or Malaysia, based on the dance costumes.
    A traditional cultural dance performance is taking place on a naval pier in front of a warship, likely a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer. Male and female performers dressed in black and gold traditional Southeast Asian costumes face each other in a ceremonial dance formation. Naval officers in white dress uniforms and military personnel in camouflage uniforms observe the performance as an audience.
    A traditional indigenous dancer performs a ceremonial welcome for naval personnel on a pier alongside a warship. The dancer is wearing elaborate traditional attire including a feathered headdress and carrying a decorated shield, performing before a formation of military sailors in uniform. A flag visible on the ship's mast appears to be the Malaysian flag, suggesting this is a port visit ceremony in Malaysia.
    A cultural performance or welcome ceremony is taking place at a naval port, where indigenous or traditional dancers in elaborate costumes are performing what appears to be a bamboo pole dance (tinikling or similar) for naval personnel. Military officers in white dress uniforms and sailors in working uniforms are lined up observing the performance alongside a gray naval vessel. A naval officer in blue utilities is actively participating or observing the dance up close.
    A cultural performance is taking place at a naval port, where traditional dancers in indigenous costumes with feathered headdresses and beaded attire are performing what appears to be a bamboo pole dance (tinikling or similar). A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform is participating or observing closely alongside the performers. A crowd of naval personnel in uniform watches from the background near a large warship.

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