Air Force Coat of Arms                                                       Department of the Air Force Seal



The Air Force Coat of Arms and Department of the Air Force Seal are very similar in appearance and are often confused. Only the Coat of Arms can be used for commercial use with an official license agreement. The Department of the Air Force Seal can only be used for official use, per Air Force Manual 33-326. Official use of the Department of the Air Force Seal is limited to: 

• Printing issued at departmental-level for general Air Force use.
• In official Air Force films, videotapes, or television programs.
• Programs, certificates, diplomas, invitations, and greetings of an official nature. 
• Memorials or monuments erected or approved by the Department of the Air Force.
• With any official Air Force exhibit.
• Wall plaques at Air Force facilities with the approval of the appropriate commander
  or agency chief. 

The Department of the Air Force Seal may NOT be used in a way that implies 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 mentioned above
• Toys or commercial gifts and premiums. 
• Menus, matchbook covers, sugar envelopes, calendars, and similar items. 
• Military or civilian clothing.
• Membership cards of military or quasi-military clubs, and societies.
• Athletic clothing and equipment.
• Any article that may discredit the seal or reflect unfavorably on the Department of the
  Air Force.
• Commercial or private printed matter.