I thought that while the USAF had been given the ability to recall 1,000 retirees, they were only going to get a handful. Now it's not clear what they're doing. It's not going to fix their problem but they get a "A" for effort:
"President Trump’s decision to allow up to 1,000 retired pilots to come back has been helpful, Goldfein said, though that program is still early in the process.
He said he’s pushing to ensure the service is effectively reaching out to and following up with retirees who might be interested in returning to uniform."
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/y...b-coming-home/