File talk:Seal of the United States Department of the Air Force.svg

I think either of the two PNG versions look better. Maybe it is the color, maybe it is the aliasing in the thumbnail generated from the SVG. --Pmsyyz 20:41, 6 January 2007 (UTC)

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Air Force Seal is reserved for official use only

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, 01 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 (MAJCOM), field operating agencies (FOA), direct reporting units (DRU), 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.

http://www.defenselink.mil/faq/pis/sealuse.html

Separate from the copyright, which is public domain. --Pmsyyz (talk) 10:48, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

Editprotect

{{Editrequest}} Overcat: Category:Coats of arms of the United States and Category:SVG coats of arms of the United States replaced by Category:SVG - Seals of the United States -- ΠЄΡΉΛΙΟ ℗ 09:10, 23 April 2013 (UTC)

 Done; I also unprotected the page so you can edit it yourself in the future. odder (talk) 18:18, 2 May 2013 (UTC)