Hello from Oregon, In a recent visit to my hometown of Quincy, Mass., I came across a picture of my grandfather John F. Flanders in a uniform. An eldery aunt told me that he was in the "militia". Could someone please tell me what the "militia" is and how I would be able to find additional information regarding my grandfathers service in it. Thank u so much. Nancy C., Portland, Or. Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance Tax Center - File online. File on time.