My name is Don Smith.  Many of you got to know me last year, as one of the “My Tucson” writers.  When Mark and Ryn started the new TucsonCitizen.com,  I begged asked for the chance to blog on the new site.  So…here I am.

I’m a defense contractor on FT Huachuca, retired Army Reserve Military Intelligence officer, politically conservative and a foot soldier for local GOP candidates at election time.  As for now, I expect my blog posts to focus on these areas:

- Conservatism

- Defense and national security intelligence affairs

- National security issues.

I’m going to steer clear of areas where (a) I don’t have a lot of in-depth knowledge (e.g., the ins-and-outs of Tucson politics), or (b) other blogs are already on the beat.  (e.g., Veterans Veritas, From the Right).

If you’re wondering where the name “Fort Buckley” came from…

- “Fort” commemorates Tucson’s Wild West heritage.  Also, US Cavalry forts were often isolated (and occasionally beleagured) during the Indian wars…and modern-day conservatives in the Old Pueblo often feel isolated in a largely liberal Tucson.

- “Buckley” honors the godfather of the modern conservative movement, the late William F. Buckley.

For now, I plan to post on Mondays and Thursdays.  In the weeks ahead, I hope my writing grabs your attention. 

Until later…