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Brand and Style Guide

An Air Force Academy football player, ready to engage in a game on the field.

OTHER MARKS

There may be times when the official wordmark or logomark is not appropriate for the situation, such as highly formal communications or unofficial, morale purposes. In this case, the below marks may be more appropriate to convey the proper message in a given situation. While some of these marks, such as the Air Force Wings or Space Force Delta may have specific trademark use requirements, general rules for use should follow those of the official Academy wordmark. The below marks cannot be modified in any way, to include changing aspect ratio, colors, outlines, drop shadows, adding or deleting words. Additionally, they should not be placed over distracting backgrounds, locked up with each other or the Academy wordmark or logomark or combined with other logos. Appropriate isolation areas should be used around each mark, in order to ensure they stand out and are not seen to combine with backgrounds or other logos.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY COAT OF ARMS

The Coat of Arms, sometimes referred to as a seal, is composed of the emblem, crest and stars and is primarily used for official and ceremonial documentation, or on prestigious gift items. The Coat of Arms must always appear in grayscale or full color. Additionally, it must never be locked up with the Academy logo or wordmark. The Coat of
Arms is generally inappropriate for use on promotional items such as apparel, drinkware or other small trinkets.

US Air Force Academy Coat of Arms   US Air Force Academy Coat of Arms   US Air Force Academy Coat of Arms
U.S. Air Force Academy Emblem

The Emblem, sometimes referred to as a shield, is primarily used to convey heritage, such as a unit patch or challenge coin. It should always appear in grayscale or full color. Additionally, it must never be locked up with the Academy logo or wordmark, and is generally inappropriate for use on promotional items such as apparel, drinkware or other small trinkets.

US Air Force Academy Emblem
U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force Logo and Emblem

Governance for use of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force logo and Emblem can be found at www.trademark.af.mil. The Academy Directorate of Strategic Communication does not have the authority to approve usage. To submit a formal request to the Air Force and Space Force Intellectual Property Management office, email licensing@us.af.mil

Air Force logo
Air Force Coat of Arms
U.S. Space Force logo
U.S. Space Force Seal
Falcon Symbol

The Falcon symbol represents the U.S. Air Force Academy by expressing strength, determination and pride in our institution. It connects us to the great heritage of warriors and leaders that began with a Falcon mascot when the Academy first opened. As our official expression of spirit, this mark can only be used for esprit de corps purposes. Learn more about the falcon symbol.

Falcon Spirit Mark on Blue Background
Falcon Spirit Mark
Youth Falcon Mark

The Youth Falcon mark can only be licensed and used for items in the infant and youth category.

Youth Falcon Mark on blue background.
Youth Falcon Mark on white background.
Athletic Department Bolt

The lightning bolt is a secondary logo of the U.S. Air Force Academy Athletic Department and must be licensed for use. It is inappropriate for any use outside of athletics or officially licensed merchandise.

Athletic Department Bolt on blue background.
Athletic Department Bolt on white background.
Roundel Symbol

The Roundel should not be used as official U.S. Air Force Academy representation.

Roundel Symbol Screen Shot
Prop and Wings Symbol

The Prop and Wings should not be used as official U.S. Air Force Academy representation.

Prop and Wings Symbol
10th Force Support Squadron Logo

The 10th Force Support Squadron logo is to only be used on 10th FSS products and for internal programs. Co-branding with the U.S. Air Force Academy official logo is encouraged.

10 FSS Color Logo
Class Crests

Approval for use of class crests can only be granted by the Association of Graduates, and must not be used as an official U.S. Air Force Academy representation. To request use of the class crest and art files, contact alumnirelations@usafa.org

U.S. Air Force Academy Class Crest 2026.
U.S. Air Force Academy Class Crest 2025.
U.S. Air Force Academy Class Crest 2024.
U.S. Air Force Academy Class Crest 2023.
Contact Us

Brand Manager
usafa.branding@afacademy.af.edu
(719) 333-7581