Kalamazoo man killed in Afghanistan

Master Sgt. Gregory T. Kuhse, 38, killed when helicopter crashed in Kabul

Master Sgt. Gregory T. Kuhse

DETROIT – The Department of Defense announced Tuesday the deaths of two airmen, including a native of Kalamazoo, Mich., who were serving in Afghanistan.

They died Oct. 11 in the crash of a British Puma Mk2 helicopter in Kabul, Afghanistan. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.

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Master Sgt. Gregory T. Kuhse, 38, of Kalamazoo, was assigned to the 3rd Manpower Requirements Squadron at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

Maj. Phyllis J. Pelky, 45, of Rio Rancho, N.M., was assigned to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Col.