T&L renews Sparta's license to use AF Symbol Published Jan. 27, 2015 By Staff Report Air Force Public Affairs Agency Trademark and Licensing JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, LACKLAND, Texas -- The Air Force Trademark and Licensing Office has approved the renewal application of Sparta as a licensed vendor of Air Force merchandise. Sparta has been officially licensed by the Air Force since 2010 and offers small pocket knives and multi-tools that feature the Air Force symbol. The best way for consumers to support the U.S. Air Force when they're purchasing merchandise is to look for the "officially licensed" label on products and only buy from companies holding official licenses. For that list, visit http://www.trademark.af.mil/licenseholders/index.asp. For more information on the Air Force Trademark and Licensing program, visit www.trademark.af.mil.