 Naval Air Facility Masala recently coordinated an alcohol-free event for local service members in order to encourage active buddy awareness. An active buddy is somebody who is looking out for his shipmates. Somebody that is not just being passive and letting things happen, but rather is shaping the situation. Taking charge and anticipating things that might go bad, things that could go wrong and finding ways to steer their friends away from that direction. Leadership styles that you might apply in that situation vary, of course depending on the situation. There are times when just being a good friend, you know, you can be the nice guy and there are times when you've got to be the tough guy and take charge and move somebody out of a bad situation. The event provided is a reminder to us all that alcohol doesn't need to be a part of the equation. Seaman Apprentice Gene Baker, Masala Air Base, Japan.