Let's make this birthday one to remember.

51 years old (Born on September 16, 1973)

Happy Birthday, Richard Engel! To the fearless NBC News chief foreign correspondent who has braved sandstorms, conflict zones, and countless airport layovers—your courage is matched only by your impeccable hair. Whether reporting from Baghdad or Beirut, you've always managed to keep us informed (and slightly worried) while somehow making bulletproof vests look effortlessly stylish.

Here's wishing you another year of groundbreaking journalism without too many close calls. May your birthday be filled with fewer checkpoints and more cake slices—and may your next big scoop involve nothing riskier than deciding between chocolate or vanilla frosting. Cheers to you!