If I were interested in joining the Air Force Reserve at 38, would that be a good idea?

I just switched from Army Guard to Air Guard after 9 years. They let me keep my rank, offered a bonus, and all the benefits and perks are much better. The hard part is learning Air Force customs and courtesies as well as acronyms. But so far they seem to really take care of their people.

I went from Army and Army Guard to Air Guard and Air Force. A couple things to keep in mind: 1. Air Force is NOT the Army. Less history, less tradition.... it was difficult for me for a number of years. 2. Air Force is NOT the Army (#2). Air Force takes better care of its people (my opinion). 3. Air Force is smaller and has "fewer openings". They are less likely to take retreds/prior service from other branches UNLESS you are bringing a specific skill set that the AF wants/needs. BUT with all that being said, GO FOR IT! Can't hurt to try!

If you still feel the call to serve then serve. I'm 42 an can still run a teenager into the ground. I tried to re - enlist going from AF to Army at 38 and found out I have too many dependents. Otherwise I would be back where things make sense.