'Many happy returns': Adam Baldwin sends birthday wishes to '#TheGunny' R. Lee Ermey [pic]

Retired U.S. Marine and actor best known for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in “Full Metal Jacket,” R. Lee Ermey, turned 70-years-old today.

Adam Baldwin, who played a character named Animal Mother in the same movie, wished Ermey a happy birthday:

https://twitter.com/AdamBaldwin/status/448169746437918720

Others joined in with birthday wishes for Ermey as well as “Full Metal Jacket” discussion:

https://twitter.com/WaynesterAtl/status/448170141923442690

@AdamBaldwin My favorite military movie ever. Close second for Heartbreak Ridge.

— Danny Crawford (@DannyCrawfordJr) March 24, 2014

https://twitter.com/WaynesterAtl/status/448170461286117376

@AdamBaldwin Dad was an early 60's Marine. He laughed so hard whenever Gunny was on the screen we thought he'd be asked to leave the theater

— MTiller (@LadaMokusa) March 24, 2014

@AdamBaldwin Best War movie ever. and my fave Adam Baldwin charactor too! (least in a movie.)

— Gunshypigeon (@thegunshypigeon) March 24, 2014

@AdamBaldwin Much respect for Gunny @RLeeErmey

— ssrjazz (@ssrjazz) March 24, 2014

@AdamBaldwin Many happy returns Mr Ermey = badass!

— Philippa (@Xenaclone) March 24, 2014

Happy birthday, Mr. Ermey!