"Undeniably, we've had to explain from time to time the history of the (Finnish Air Force) swastika that dates back to 1918," said Brig. Gen. Jari Mikkonen at Air Force Command Finland.

The new logo, unveiled Tuesday, does not replace the "AF" symbol as the U.S. Air Force Academy’s primary logo, but will serve as an official expression of the Academy's spirit, the Academy said.