Yoste Strategic Partners, llc

08/21/2026

18 years!

I spent more than 20 years serving the National Guard in uniform. Eighteen years ago, I started Yoste Strategic Partners and continued that service out of uniform—helping defense companies navigate and succeed in the National Guard marketplace.

I’m grateful for the relationships, friendships, clients, and opportunities that have made the journey so rewarding.

18 years strong. And still serving the 54.

YSP - Where strategy & tactics meet.

08/19/2026

Terrific news! Congratulations Sir!🇺🇸

Tennessee’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Warner Ross, has announced that Brig. Gen. Steven Turner will serve as the Tennessee Military Department’s next Deputy Adjutant General and Deputy Commissioner effective September 1. Turner will replace Maj. Gen. Michael Trent Scates, who is retiring after more than 36 years of distinguished service to the Tennessee National Guard. Scates' retirement ceremony will be held on September 13.

Turner currently serves as the Assistant Adjutant General - Army, where he commands and ensures the readiness of the Army forces assigned in Tennessee and is the primary advisor on all Army matters to the Adjutant General. He began his career in 1989 as an enlisted Soldier in the U.S. Army followed by joining the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment where he rose through the ranks to become the Regiment’s 15th Commander. In addition to his leadership within the 278th, Turner also served as the state’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion Commander and the Army Chief of Staff. His combat and operational service includes two deployments to Iraq, as well as bilateral training missions in numerous countries.

Turner earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Tennessee in 1997, a Master of Business Administration from Northcentral University in 2007, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College in 2020.

Scates enlisted in the Tennessee Army National Guard in 1990 and was commissioned as an Engineer Officer in 1993. Throughout his career, he served in numerous key leadership positions, including Commander of the 230th Engineer Battalion, Commander of the 194th Engineer Brigade, Director of the Joint Staff, and Assistant Adjutant General – Army. He also deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom/Spartan Shield, serving in Iraq and Kuwait.

Upon confirmation by the U.S. Senate, Turner will be promoted to the rank of Major General.

Story here: https://www.tn.gov/military/news/2026/8/18/steven-turner-to-serve-as-tennessee-s-deputy-adjutant-general.html

08/08/2026

It was great visiting with MG Richard D. Wilson, the Adjutant General of Georgia, to discuss the nearly 14,000 service members of the Georgia National Guard and the tremendous impact they make for their state and nation.

As the sixth-largest National Guard organization in the country, the Georgia Guard brings significant capabilities to the fight. From responding when their communities need them most to providing ready forces for missions around the world, their reach and contributions are felt far beyond the state’s borders.

I appreciate MG Wilson’s leadership and thank every Georgia Guardsmen for their dedication and sacrifice. Their commitment strengthens our formations, protects our communities and ensures we are ready whenever the call comes.

Ready For Combat! This We’ll Defend!

08/08/2026

https://www.army.mil/article/294470/army_opens_premier_test_ranges_to_private_industry_for_rapid_innovation

WASHINGTON — In a major effort to accelerate the delivery of critical capabilities to the warfighter, the U.S. Army announced today it is opening four p...

08/07/2026

Behind every uniform is a story of dedication, family, and service. NGAMS is proud to support the individuals who balance military service, careers, education, and family life while continuing to serve Mississippi.

08/07/2026

Hail and farewell.
Go Guard!

06/19/2026

My team and I are pleased to attend the Adjutants General Summer Conference in New Orleans next week, and we are honored to support the 54🇺🇸

04/13/2026

Been a busy couple of weeks for the YSP team. In the past 10 days or so we have attended the All Hazard’s Dom Opns conference in NOLA, the New England TAG Muster in Boston and the National Guard Association of Alabama state conference in Mobile.

03/10/2026

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Always Ready!
Always There!
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