Can I get a copy of the new Air Force Symbol?
Yes, however the Air Force symbol is a registered trademarked and permission to use it is required. Commercial usage of the symbol requires a license agreement. For more information and to download a license agreement, go to: http://www.trademark.af.mil/
Can I get an electronic copy of the Department of the Air Force Seal?
Yes, go here. However the Air Force Seal is protected by law from use by any party for purposes not specifically authorized by the Air Force. The seal is permitted only as outlined below (AFMAN33-326, 1 Nov 1999). Falsely making, forging, counterfeiting, mutilating, or altering the seal, or knowingly using or possessing with fraudulent intent is punishable by law (Title 18 U.S. Code 506, Crimes and Criminal Procedure). Display of the seal is allowed in certain instances. Commanders must make sure the display is in good taste and appropriate to the occasion.
Authorized Users. Commanders of major commands, field operating agencies, direct reporting units, Air Force missions, military assistance advisory groups, air attaches, professors of aerospace studies, and Air Force general officers may use the Air Force seal in the performance of their official duties. Museums may use the seal when specifically authorized by AFHRA.
Authorized Uses. You may use the seal or any part of it -- in black and white, color monochrome reproduction, pictorial, or sculptured relief -- as follows:
-- On printing issued at departmental level for general Air Force use.
-- In official Air Force films, videotapes, or television programs.
-- On programs, certificates, diplomas, invitations, and greetings of an official nature.
-- On memorials or monuments erected or approved by the Department of the Air Force.
-- With any official Air Force exhibit.
-- On wall plaques at Air Force facilities with the approval of the appropriate commander or agency chief.
Unauthorized Uses. The seal will not be to imply Air Force use or endorsement of an item. (For example: Air Force property and equipment for identification. Souvenir or novelty items.)
-- Printed matter copied or collected by an Air Force activity, except as shown in paragraph
-- Toys or commercial gifts and premiums.
-- Stationery as a letterhead design.
-- Menus, matchbook covers, sugar envelopes, calendars, and similar items.
-- Military or civilian clothing.
How can I obtain Air Force photos?
Photos are available on Air Force Link Photos in digital format. Air Force photos
Air Force Photography, pre 1941/1954 to 1981 -------------------------------------------- National Archives and Records Administration Still Picture Branch (NNSP) 8601 Adelphi Road College Park MD 20740-6001 Phone: (301) 713-6660 Fax: (301) 713-7436 National Archives and Records Administration Still Picture Branch
Air Force Photography, World War II to 1953 ------------------------------------------- National Air and Space Museum Archives Division (MRC 322) Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC 20560 Phone: (202) 357-3133 Fax: (202) 786-2835 National Air and Space Museum Archives Division
General Military Aviation Photography ------------------------------------------- Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington DC 20540 Phone: (202) 707-6394 Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Defense Visual Information Center Attn: Customer Service 1363 Z Street Bldg 2730 March ARB CA 92518-2013 Phone: (909) 413-2550 Defense Visual Information Center
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