Air Force Art frequently asked questions
Accepting art
I am an artist. What do I have to do to submit my art to Air Force Link?
Send it to art@afnews.af.mil as an attachment. We prefer large size jpgs and eps files.

Air Force Seal
Can I get an electronic copy of the Department of the Air Force Seal?
Yes, 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, 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.

Air Force symbol
Can I get a copy of the new Air Force symbol?
Yes, however the Air Force symbol is trademarked and permission to use it is required. Commercial usage of the symbol requires a license agreement. Please mail proposals and samples to Air Force Symbol Program, SAF/PAN, 1690 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1690. To process requests, packages should include (1) description of planned use, (2) intended market, (3) a product/type(s) list and (4) an explanation as to whether the symbol will be used in conjunction with other symbols/logos. To proceed to the symbol, point your browser to: http://www.af.mil/library/symbol

Employment
How can I get a job working for you?
The Communication Design team is currently comprised of three Air Force civil servants. Whenever we have job openings they are advertised on the Office of Personnel Management's Web site (http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov). The job series is 1084 - Visual Information Specialist. We are also adding one 3V071 military position this year, which will be advertised soon on the Air Force Personnel Center's Web site (http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/).

Looking for art
I'm looking for a particular piece of art and I cannot find it on your Web site. Can you help me find it?
If it is not on our Web site, we do not have it. You should try our "Other art sources" menu on our main page (http://www.af.mil/art). You can also try the Air Force Art Collection (http://www.afapo.hq.af.mil/main/Index.cfm). They have a collection of original art from which individual pieces are sometimes loaned out to U.S. Air Force bases.

Looking for posters/lithographs
I am looking for an Air Force poster/lithograph that I saw awhile back. Can you help me find it?
We don’t have a warehouse of old posters or lithographs. In general, all older posters are no longer available. We have information on posters that were part of the Air Force lithograph program, not a special poster produced for a specific career field, exercise or an audio-visual series. If you'd like more information, send your request to products@afnews.af.mil, and time permitting, we'll research.

Looking for shields
I'm looking for an old Air Force shield. Can you help me find it?
We lack the manpower to handle individual requests for research but we suggest you try the Air Force Historical Research Agency at http://www.au.af.mil/au/afhra.

Missing art
Why do you put up art of some badges and aircraft but not others?
Our goal is to eventually have all Air Force badges and aircraft (both active and retired). We create art and post it as frequently as we can but we lack to manpower to do this fulltime. We have a list of subjects from which we are gradually trying to work our way through, but going through them all is going to take time. We also do not dictate the subjects that are submitted to us from outside sources. We allow artists to send us what they want and we either accept the art or we reject it, based on our criteria.

Obtaining prints
How we I can get copies of the art work for my offices and buildings?
We do not provide printed copies of the art. You would have to take the electronic copies and have them printed yourself. Not all of our art is high resolution, or resolution independent, so you must take this into consideration before you print them. You can also check with the Air Force Art Collection (http://www.afapo.hq.af.mil/main/Index.cfm). They have a collection of original paintings they will loan out for extended periods of time to U.S. Air Force bases.

Permission to use art
My company would like to use some of your art in an advertisement. What does it cost to do this and what do I have to do to get permission?
With the exception of the Air Force symbol and the Air Force Seal, images posted to the Internet are considered in the realm of public domain and, unless the art is specifically copyrighted by the artist, it is free for the public to use. The only restriction is that the art cannot be used to imply Air Force endorsement of any commercial product, service or company.

Submitting art
What criteria do you use to determine which art submissions will be accepted?
1) The art must have an Air Force or patriotic theme.
2) The art must either be hand drawn or computer created. We do not accept photo illustrations or photo composites.
3) The art must meet minimum standards of quality.