The Flag and General Officers' Network

What The Flag and General Officers' Network does

The Flag and General Officers' Network (TFGON) is a 501(c)(19) War Veterans Organization incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2008, with roots in an informal 1995 networking group founded by Navy Retired Rear Admirals Charles "Chuck" McGrail and James "Jim" Carey. It serves active duty, Reserve, Guard, and retired admirals and generals (O-7 through O-10) across all U.S. uniformed services, the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, and the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, with a registered membership exceeding 2,200 senior officers.

TFGON delivers an integrated portfolio of programs rather than a unified software product: quarterly in-person networking events, a members-only job board and resume posting service (through which 400+ members have obtained full-time employment), the McGrail Scholars program for veterans pursuing law school, complimentary TSA PreCheck enrollment, corporate board training, a speakers bureau, transition and education seminars, a weekly newsletter, and a private LinkedIn members group. The underlying technology stack is ClubExpress, an off-the-shelf membership management platform handling the website, member directory, event registration, and donation processing.

The business model is non-commercial: membership is free with no dues, eligibility is gated by Senate-confirmed rank and federal ID verification, and operations are funded entirely by voluntary tax-deductible donations. The organization has zero paid staff, is administered by an elected 21-member Board of Directors, operates within the United States only, and has set a 2026 fundraising goal of $60,000 against cumulative lifetime General Operation Fund contributions of $198,305.09.

Name

The Flag and General Officers' Network

Legal name

The Flag & General Officers' Network, Inc.

Website

https://flagandgeneralofficers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Flag and General Officers' Network (TFGON) is a 501(c)(19) nonprofit serving 2,200+ active and retired U.S. admirals and generals (O-7 to O-10) with free membership, offering networking events, a job and resume board, scholarships, and transition services funded by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterans Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Veterans networking organization
• Military officer community
• Post-military career transition
• Flag officers association
• War veterans services

Headquarters

HQ city

Swan Point

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax-Deductible Donations: TFGON has no membership dues and relies entirely on voluntary, tax-deductible donations from members and non-members. The organization has set a 2026 fundraising goal of $60,000. Donations support social and networking events, transition seminars, scholarships to veterans, and member expenses for speaking engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TFGON is a 501(c)(19) War Veterans Organization that provides free membership networking services to 2,200+ active duty and retired admirals and generals (O-7 through O-10) across all U.S. Uniformed Services, NOAA, and U.S. Public Health Service. Its core offering is a portfolio of member programs including quarterly in-person networking receptions, a members-only job and resume board, the McGrail Scholar program for veterans in law school, complimentary TSA Pre-Check enrollment, corporate board training, transition and education seminars, a speakers bureau, a weekly newsletter, and a private LinkedIn group. Operations are funded entirely by voluntary tax-deductible donations, with no membership dues.

Product overview

The Flag and General Officers' Network (TFGON) is a 501(c)(19) War Veterans Organization offering a suite of networking, career development, and member services for active duty and retired admirals and generals (O-7 through O-10) across all U.S. Uniformed Services. Rather than a unified software product, TFGON provides an integrated portfolio of programs including quarterly networking events, a members-only job board and resume posting service, the McGrail Scholar scholarship program for veterans in law school, TSA Pre-Check enrollment, corporate board training, a weekly newsletter, transition seminars, and a speakers bureau. The organization operates primarily as a membership network facilitated through a website platform, with member access to a private LinkedIn group and an online directory. Membership is free with no dues, and activities are funded through sponsorships, event attendance, and tax-deductible donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quarterly Networking Functions

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ members have obtained full-time employment through the TFGON job posting system

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Marine Corps League: Marine Corps League is a federally chartered veterans organization for Marines and FMF corpsmen, comparable to TFGON as a service-affiliated nonprofit providing camaraderie and advocacy for senior Marine officers.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): VFW is one of the largest war veterans organizations in the U.S., sharing TFGON's 501(c)(19) tax status and veterans advocacy mission, though serving enlisted and officers across all ranks rather than exclusively O-7+ flag/general officers.
• Navy League of the United States: Navy League is a civilian nonprofit supporting the sea services with networking, advocacy, and awards. Overlaps with TFGON's naval-flag-officer membership base and defense advocacy mission, but extends across all ranks and civilian supporters.
• Association of the United States Army (AUSA): AUSA is a large private nonprofit supporting the U.S. Army across all ranks and ranks — broader in scope than TFGON but with overlapping senior-officer networking, transition support, and defense advocacy functions.
• The American Legion: American Legion is a major congressionally chartered veterans organization with membership spanning all ranks and eras. Adjacent to TFGON as a fellow war veterans nonprofit with congressional advocacy authority and member services.
• Air & Space Forces Association (AFA): AFA is a nonprofit supporting the Air and Space Forces through advocacy, networking, and thought leadership. Comparable as a service-affiliated professional association with senior-officer engagement and aerospace/defense policy programming.

Direct peers

• Military Order of World Wars (MOWW): MOWW is a congressionally chartered veterans organization restricted to commissioned officers and their spouses. Directly comparable to TFGON as an officer-only membership association with networking, civic engagement, and patriotic programming.
• Reserve Officers Association (ROA): ROA is a nonprofit association advocating for Reserve, Guard, and active-duty officers across all ranks. Comparable as a membership-based military officers association with advocacy, networking, and legislative engagement — overlapping TFGON's mission to serve officer cohorts beyond active component.
• Military Officers Association of America (MOAA): MOAA is a nonprofit membership association serving military officers from company grade through flag rank with advocacy, transition support, and member benefits. Directly comparable as a dues-supported officers association offering career transition and networking services, though it serves a much broader rank range than TFGON.

Emerging players

• Chief of Staff of the Army's Retiree Council (analogous service retiree councils): Each military service maintains retiree councils or informal networks for senior retired leaders. Comparable as alternative venues for flag/general officer engagement post-retirement, though service-specific rather than multiservice like TFGON.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tfgon

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about The Flag and General Officers' Network