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Return to duty delayed for White Castle

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HOWELL, Mich., June 18 (UPI) -- A U.S. Air Force service member said he had his military leave extended by a week so he could dine at a newly opened Livingston County, Mich., White Castle.

Aaron Kay said he was excited to hear the fast food chain was opening a Genoa Township location but was dismayed to learn the restaurant was scheduled to open its doors Wednesday -- one day after he was scheduled to return to duty at the U.S. States Air Force base in Okinawa, Japan, the Howell (Mich.) Daily Press & Argus reported Wednesday.

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Kay said he contacted his superior officer and received permission to delay his return to active duty for one week.

The service member said he has not tasted White Castle's signature "Slyder" burgers for 14 years, but the small sandwiches were previously a hallmark of his diet -- he said he ate at White Castle 2 to 3 times a week when he was 19.

"It was cheap to eat and I didn't make much money," he said.

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