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Dodge M37 Power Wagon – Military Truck – Korea – Vietnam

Dodge M37 Power Wagon - Military Truck - Korea - Vietnam

The Dodge M37 Power Wagon is a 3/4-ton 4×4 military truck that was produced by Dodge during the Korean War era from 1951 to 1954. It was used by the U.S. military as a cargo and personnel transport vehicle, as well as for other purposes such as towing artillery and equipment.

The M37 was powered by a 230 cubic inch inline six-cylinder engine that produced 78 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. It had a four-speed manual transmission with a two-speed transfer case, which allowed it to shift into low gear for extra power and torque when needed. The truck’s maximum payload capacity was 1.25 tons.

The M37 was known for its rugged durability and off-road capabilities, and many were later sold as surplus vehicles to the public. Today, the M37 Power Wagon is a popular vehicle among collectors and enthusiasts of military and vintage trucks. They are often restored and modified for off-road use, and can be seen at events such as military vehicle shows and off-road rallies.

POW-MIA Black Ribbon, VFW – Rising Sun, Indiana

POW-MIA Black Ribbon, VFW - Rising Sun, Indiana

A POW-MIA Black Ribbon hangs outside of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post in Rising Sun, Indiana. The POW-MIA Black Ribbon, and Flag are the official symbols of the National League of POW/MIA Families, which was created in 1970 to bring awareness to prisoners of war and those missing in action, from Vietnam. The flag, adopted in 1972, has since become a widely adopted symbol, visible at most military installations, US Post Offices, as well as federal and local government agencies, and veteran group posts and celebrations.

Soldier Poem – Madison, Indiana Veterans Cemetery

Soldier Poem - Madison, Indiana Veterans Cemetery

The Soldier Poem by George L. Skypeck, as seen at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Madison, Indiana.  Skypeck is a decorated disabled Vietnam veteran, awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze star among numerous other metals. He rose from private to captain during his service, and after the war became a well known artist.

“I was that which others did not
want to be.
I went where others feared to go,
and did what others failed to do.
I asked nothing from those who gave
nothing, and reluctantly accepted the
thought of eternal loneliness …
should I fail.
I have seen the face of terror; felt
the stinging cold of fear; and enjoyed
the sweet taste of a moment’s love.
I have cried, pained, and hoped …
but most of all, I have lived times others
would say were best forgotten.
At least someday I will be able to say
that I was proud of what I was … a soldier.”

-George L. Skypeck