Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Incredibly unlikely for something like this. Retirees (who are actually on "retainer" pay until a certain age or number of years) are subject to recall but that is incredibly rare, and probably only going to happen for serious crimes against national security, ie espionage.
If you are a Regular (as opposed to Reserve) officer, they own you even after retirement, although I agree that I think the likelihood of you being called back into active service for strictly disciplinary matters is small. For other "needs of the service," well, it could always happen, either singly or in bunches:
Air Force: Pilots recalled under Trump order will serve as instructors, staff
By: Stephen Losey October 23, 2017
The Air Force expects fewer than 200 retired pilots will return to active duty and serve as instructor pilots and in rated staff positions under an executive order issued by President Trump. (Staff Sgt. Caycee R. Cook/Air Force)
The Air Force expects fewer than 200 retired pilots will return to active duty and serve as instructor pilots and in rated staff positions under an executive order issued by President Trump.
The Pentagon originally said after the order was signed Friday that as many as 1,000 retired pilots could be brought back for up to three years. But in a gaggle with reporters Monday at the Pentagon, Brig. Gen. Mike Koscheski, the head of a task force dedicated to fixing the Air Force’s pilot shortfall, said it likely won’t be that many.