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

It's very worth it! Talk to a recruiter!

As long as you are prepared to commit yourself for the next 20years. You have to stay in shape to avoid the fat boy plan or you can be rolled out... seen that happen to some. You cannot have a bad year point wise or you won't achieve retired pay no matter what the occasion as some guys do attain 30 years but only 18 good years.. to bad so sad; however it is doable. I was army E4 in 1973, and went AFRES 1990 because the army wanted to start me as PFC, the Air Force said I could keep my prior rank,. I got my 20 year retirement eligible letter while in Afghanistan 2009 age 58 at the time, if that's a goal.

That would be a great idea ! Could have retired at age 36.....but stayed 12 more years.
Go for it !

Sure why not......

Assuming you prior service so waive and such should not be an issue.

AF is not the "weaker" of the forces but most of the jobs do not involve "ground pounding" and jumping off perfectly safe aircraft so age should not slow you down to much long as you can pass the PT requirements.

If I was looking at coming back in service to finish off my twenty AF def be the way I would go.

You expect a deployment every 12-24 months depending on your new AFSC (MOS).

Good luck.

Feel free to pm me if you have and questions....I was a 4N (Medic) for 20 years but did first shirt duty, sup duty, etc as well.

Do it! Its worth it!!

If you feel you have something to offer to the TEAM, then if you can do it without waivers, do it!

I am 37. Will be 38 in May 2017. I am very fit, college degree. I've had good jobs since 2003 graduating college and have traveled a lot but I have only about 40k saved in investments and 5k in the bank without a real passion in life. I've always wanted to have military experience in the USAF but I had thought the cut off age is 27. Just recently I have found out it was moved up in 2014 to 39. Am I being naive going in at 38 or so thinking I can hang? Again I'm very fit for my age and I understand to respect the RANK not the age on things. I know I will be active and healthy ( god willing ) thru my golden years. This would be an amazing opportunity for me. Any pros or cons of doing this for a fit active, educated 37 year old that would probably go in at 38? I am not married, no children. Thank you.

I'm a 56 year old Army vet. I have dreams fairly often of being back in uniform. I wish I could get back in!

Yes. The Air Force Reserve is a great way to finish what you started. If there is no room for you in Finance, I suggest Air Transportation. You can do a shortened tech school of only two weeks and learn a fun skill. Port Dawgs are the greatest. Good Annual Tours and satisfying work. Good Luck!

My husband switched from Army Reserve to AF Reserve at 41. Totally doable. He struggled a bit with the transition at first, since it can be a bit more relaxed at time, but he enjoyed the work when he was immersed in it.