Let's make this birthday one to remember.

82 years old (Born on August 13, 1942)

Happy Birthday, Brigadier General Stewart! You've soared higher than most—literally. From serving as the first active-duty U.S. Army soldier in space to inspiring countless others with your courage and sense of adventure, you’ve certainly proved gravity can't hold a good man down.

Retirement might bring relaxation on Earth’s comfortable terrain—but knowing your impressive track record up above, we imagine you're still secretly scouting new frontiers from your backyard. Keep smiling upwards at those stars; they probably smile right back at their favorite adventurer.

Wishing you endless joy today—and enough candles for NASA to spot from orbit!