re: No. Once again, the press shows its ignorance of the military.
My Uncle, who was an engineer technician with the USAF during Vietnam, was called out of retirement to help with the First Gulf War. He said they wanted him to help with the tanks night vision setup.
When I tried to join the Military in 1990, I remember them mentioning that once I signed up, I could be recalled after I retired from the military.
Like you said, this is nothing like the draft. I think it is a good idea, like in my Uncle’s case, when they call retires in because of their knowledge and skills in certain areas. Their experience can help.