United States Army
Commissioning Ceremony
Military Intelligence Corps
The honour of your presence is respectfully requested
at the commissioning of
Celebrating the Commission of
Cadet Mbagwu, Arinze
Upon receiving a commission as
Second Lieutenant
United States Army · Military Intelligence Corps
Date
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Venue
The City College of New York
Empire Battalion, Army ROTC
160 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
Attire
Formal (Military: Dress Uniform)
Thanksgiving Mass
Date
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Venue
St. Clement Pope Roman Catholic Church
(Igbo Community)
Jamaica, NY
Academic Achievement
Master of Science in Music Education
Queens College, City University of New York (CUNY)
May 2026
Commissioning — Order of Ceremony
Wednesday, June 3 • 10:00 AM • CCNY
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I.
Opening Remarks & Invocation
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II.
Commissioning Address
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III.
Oath of Office
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IV.
Pinning Ceremony
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V.
First Salute & Silver Dollar Presentation
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VI.
Benediction & Army Song
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VII.
Reception
Thanksgiving Mass — Order of Events
Sunday, June 7 • 12:30 PM • St. Clement Pope Church, Jamaica NY
Celebrant: Most Rev. Thomas I. Obiatuegwu, Auxiliary Bishop of Orlu
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I.
Solemn High Mass
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II.
Blessing of the Officer by the Bishop
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III.
Procession to Church Hall
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IV.
MC Opens the Program
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V.
Kola Nut Ceremony
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VI.
Blessing by Elders
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VII.
Remarks by Bishop Obiatuegwu
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VIII.
Remarks by Family
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IX.
Address by the Officer
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X.
Refreshment & Fellowship
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XI.
Vote of Thanks
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XII.
Closing Prayer & Blessing
"Always Out Front"
Military Intelligence Corps Motto
Respond, If You Please
Kindly respond by May 20, 2026
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Thank You
