blog posts A veteran's unusual journey that led to a haunting novel Mar 5, 2025 11:00 am by Lily Dokhanchi and Felipe De La GuerraStudent Experiences Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images John Milas served from 2008 to 2012, including a deployment to Afghanistan, but longed to return home and dreamed of attending the University of Illinois. The idea behind 'The Militia House' began taking shape during his time on campus. Share on Facebook Tweet Email