Take Your Own Notes features the stories of five women veterans who live in the greater Rockford, IL area. The documentary demonstrates how the five women make an impact in their families and local communities and connect with each other through their shared experiences in the United States military. Take Your Own Notes provides an outlet for women who experience challenges featured in the documentary, cultivating an open dialogue for those who wish to tell their stories.
Milana Herman is an Army veteran who served as an administrative specialist in Germany during the Operation Desert Storm era. Milana is a mother to three children and works at Rock Valley College (RVC). At RVC, Milana handles financial aid for student-veterans. Milana is a member of the Rockford SheVets, an organization that advocates for both women’s rights and veteran’s rights. In her free time, Milana rides her motorcycle with the Buffalo Soldiers, an African-American motorcycle club named for the historically segregated United States military units.