Armed Forces Reserve Medal, established on September 25, 1950, is presented by Department of Defense (formed on September 18, 1947) and Department of Homeland Security, eligible to officers and enlisted personnel of the US Armed Forces reserve components.
, September 25, 1950, as amended the
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security 18 September 1947; 73 years ago (1947-09-18) (as National Military Establishment) Officers and enlisted personnel of the US Armed Forces reserve components 
