After the war, Halvorsen filled domestic responsibilities, but then in the early 1970's was the commander of the Tempelhof Airbase in western Berlin. He was required to host many social functions during his tenure in Berlin and was known for serving no alcohol, in line with his Mormon beliefs. The Deseret News included an article by the Associated Press reporting the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift: In 1995, Halvorsen served a mission for the Mormon Church with his wife Alta in St. Petersburg, Russia. Gail Halvorsen was inducted into the Utah Aviation Hall of Fame.