LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Michael Johnson, 47th Maintenance Directorate commander, left, U.S. Rep. Ciro Rodriguez, Congressman for Texas’ 23rd District, center, and Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening Laughlin AFB's new Aircraft Maintenance Operations Complex. The center, valued at more than $7.6 million, will be the headquarters for the 47th Maintenance Directorate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)