GARY NAVARRO

The 3246th Test Wing was an Air Force unit established in 1970 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, as part of the Air Force Systems Command. Its primary mission was to conduct flight testing and evaluation of weapons, electronic systems, and aircraft modifications for the U.S. Air Force. The wing played a significant role in advancing air combat capabilities throughout the 1970s and 1980s, supporting a wide range of test programs including those for precision-guided munitions and electronic warfare systems. The 3246th Test Wing was inactivated in 1992, with its functions and personnel absorbed by the 46th Test Wing during a broader reorganization of Air Force test activities.