Let's make this birthday one to remember.

70 years old (Born on August 14, 1954)

Happy Birthday, General Stanley A. McChrystal! From commanding troops in Afghanistan to inspiring leadership lessons worldwide, you've certainly mastered the art of strategy—though we're still waiting for your secret on how you manage to stay so disciplined around birthday cake.

Your recent successes as an author and speaker have shown us that retirement from active duty doesn't mean slowing down; it just means swapping combat boots for comfortable shoes at book signings. Here's wishing you another year filled with victories both big and small—and perhaps finally revealing whether generals prefer chocolate or vanilla frosting!

Cheers to many more strategic birthdays ahead!