Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on September 03, 1944)

Happy Birthday, Sherwood! You've always been ahead of your time—launching satellites into orbit while most of us were still figuring out how to program our VCRs. Your mission aboard STS-61-B didn't just send three communications satellites soaring; it also set the bar impossibly high for birthday candle-blowing expectations. Seriously, after launching spacecraft, blowing out candles must feel like child's play!

Even though you've retired from the Army and NASA missions, your legacy continues to orbit around us—literally! Here's hoping this year brings you as much excitement and success as that unforgettable shuttle ride. Keep reaching for the stars (but maybe leave some cake for the rest of us). Happy Birthday!