Hurricane (category 3) Katarina hit the New Orleans area in 2005. Not only the wind, but also the floods caused severe damage and many casualties. Also the Jackson Barracks Museum suffered serious problems : the entire museum submerged under approx. 10 feet of water. Luckily all aircraft could be saved, but all were in desperate need of restoration : salt water is not good for aluminum. She was restored and put back on display in 2016

The 122nd TFS operated the F-4C from 1979 until 1986, when the unit received the F-15. Several of their Phantoms were marked "Coonass Militia". Coon ass is a term used for people with a cajun background. As this nickname was considered insulting by some, it was later changed, first to Cajun Militia, and then to Bayou Militia. This particular aircraft is now preserved with the Louisiana ANG in New Orleans.