Incirlik's U.S. flag at half staff Published Oct. 23, 2013 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- The U.S. flags at Air Force installations across the world, including at the 39th Air Base Wing headquarters building, are lowered to half-staff today to honor retired Gen. John Pauly, who passed away from natural causes two-and-a-half months ago on Aug. 7, 2013, in Colorado Springs, Colo. The flag will return to full-staff tomorrow morning. The general was born and raised in New York and attended the United States Military Acadamy West Point. He received his commission in June 1945. Pauly had a long and successful career in the Air Force spanning several commands and numerous awards that culminated with him being named Commander in Chief of United States Air Forces, Europe. The funeral service will be held today at Old Post Chapel, Fort Myer, Va. followed by interment with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. More information about General Pauly can be found here.