Down range

Senior Airman Gina Esparza, of the 919th Security Forces Squadron, fires at simulated enemies moving around the perimeter of the compound during a prisoner recovery exercise at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 23. Airmen executed the procedure for Brig. Gen. William Binger, the 10th Air Force commander, during his visit to the base. Binger rode with the 919th Airmen during the assault on the compound and entered the building with the fire team. He was given a first-hand view of the evidence collection procedures performed throughout the building after it was secured and the prisoner was recovered. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Fire team

Staff Sgt. Gabriel Ortiz, Senior Airman Jarrod Barnes and Tech. Sgt. Stephan Tterlikkis, of the 919th Security Forces Squadron, prepare to enter the building during a prisoner recovery exercise at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 23. Security forces Airmen executed the procedure for Brig. Gen. William Binger, the 10th Air Force commander, during his visit to the base. Binger rode with the 919th Airmen during the assault on the compound and entered the building with the fire team. He was given a first-hand view of the evidence collection procedures performed throughout the building after it was secured and the prisoner was recovered. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Moving in

Staff Sgt. Gabriel Ortiz leads Senior Airman John Flagg and other 919th Security Forces Squadron Airmen into a compound during a prisoner recovery exercise at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 23. Security forces Airmen executed the procedure for Brig. Gen. William Binger, the 10th Air Force commander, during his visit to the base. Binger rode with the 919th Airmen during the assault on the compound and entered the building with the fire team. He was given a first-hand view of the evidence collection procedures performed throughout the building after it was secured and the prisoner was recovered. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Combat Airman

Senior Airman Daniel Logvin, of the 919th Security Forces Squadron, waits for word to roll out for the mission at Duke Field, Fla., Feb. 23. Security forces Airmen performed a prisoner recovery exercise for Brig. Gen. William Binger, the 10th Air Force commander, during his visit to the base. Binger rode with the 919th Airmen during the assault on the compound and entered the building with the fire team. He was given a first-hand view of the evidence collection procedures performed throughout the building after it was secured and the prisoner was recovered. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

President recommends $5.062 billion for Air Force Reserve in FY13

The FY13 budget includes $1.885 billion for military personnel, $3.166 billion for operations and maintenance to pay for air operations, service support and civilian pay, and $11 million for military construction.

Air Force FY13 Military Personnel Totals

The Air Force is requesting 9,900 fewer military personnel in the FY13 budget request. The active component end strength is 328,900, reduced 3,900 from FY12; Air Force Reserve end strength is 70,500, reduced 900 from FY12; Air National Guard end strength of 101,600, reduced 5,100 from FY12.