Let's make this birthday one to remember.

66 years old (Born on January 19, 1959)

Happy Birthday, Stephen Biddle! Another year older and wiser—though we suspect your strategic insights peaked somewhere around page 150 of "Military Power." Your award-winning analysis has taught us that victory in modern battle isn't just about firepower; it's also about knowing when to retreat gracefully from awkward faculty meetings.

Since joining George Washington University's Elliott School in 2012, you've expertly navigated the battlefield of academia. Whether dissecting foreign policy or dodging tricky student questions, you remain undefeated. Here's hoping this birthday brings fewer deadlines and more cake—after all, even renowned historians deserve a ceasefire now and then!