MacDill meets ‘Shark Tank’
August 13, 2022 - Described as a sort of Shark Tank for the military, MacDill Airforce announced plans Thursday for a pitch competition dubbed the CENTCOM Innovation Oasis. At the Oct. 12 event, service members and civilian employees will offer ideas to improve operations at the base, which includes U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Representatives from Google and SpaceX will help pick the winners, and military officials are looking for both high and low-tech solutions. Judges will name five finalists from email submissions, who then pitch their ideas at the on-base event. The winner receives a service medal and a four-day leave pass, and officials will consider the concept for implementation across CENTCOM.