Academy releases new Falcon Spirit Mark
6/7/2022 4:55:00 PM | General
The Academy released its newest Falcon symbol today. The graphic ex-presses a commitment to develop leaders for both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Space Force. While the symbol itself has evolved with the Academy, it continues to represent the Academy's spirit of service and excellence.
Created in collaboration with current cadets and alumni, the new Falcon Spirit Mark connects to a heritage of warriors while building towards a future defined by new challenges and undiscovered domains. The logo does not replace the AF symbol as the U.S. Air Force Academy's primary logo, nor does it replace the Bolt that represents Falcon Athletics. The Falcon Spirit Mark serves as an official expression of spirit and is designed for esprit de corps purposes. This symbol contains several integrated meanings:
TWO SERVICES, ONE ACADEMY
AIR FORCE WINGS
The V-shaped wings emphasize swiftness and power, and mirror the Air Force Symbol.
SPACE FORCE DELTA
Polaris Star at the heart of the falcon alludes to the Space Force's historic Delta Symbol.
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY ICONS
POLARIS STAR
At the heart of the falcon is the Polaris Star, which represents a guiding moral compass as the academy develops leaders of character.
CADET CHAPEL
The tips of the right wing represent the iconic architecture of the Cadet Chapel with spires that reach to the sky, inspiring Airmen to Aim High and inspiring Guardians of the Space Force motto, "Semper Supra," Latin for, "Al-ways Above".
WING TIPS
The nine wing tips represent the nine institutional outcomes of Critical Thinking; Application of Engineering Problem-Solving Methods; Scientific Reasoning and the Principles of Science; The Human Condition, Cultures, and Societies; Leadership, Teamwork, and Organizational Management; Clear Communication; Ethics and Respect for Human Dignity; National Security of the American Republic; Warrior Ethos as Airmen and Citizens.
THE BOLT
The Falcon carrying a single bolt, facing right, represents one unified Academy striking forward into the future.
