190626-N-SB587-1639 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 the 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/Released)