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This site presents activities and information that will enhance the social, cultural and educational opportunities of retirees from Lockheed Martin Corporation (including all business units and predecessor companies) and United Launch Alliance (independent of their original company affiliation). Membership benefits are open to retiree and spouse, individual retiree, or the surviving spouse of a retiree.

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  • Sip & Paint with MARS!
    by Steve Sande
    When: February 19, 2026 starting at 1 PM (3-hour event) Where: Board & Brush of Highlands Ranch, 2201 Wildcat Reserve Pkwy, Suite C3, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 (click link for map and directions) Cost: Varies depending on which project you select Contact: Janet Adamo (event organizer) if you have additional questions Join us for a…

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  • Tour the New National Western Stock Show Grounds with MARS
    by Steve Sande
    WHERE: The New National Western Stock Show GroundsWHEN: Thursday, January 22, 2026 • 10:00 AM Step into the future of the West! Join your fellow MARS Associates for an exclusive guided tour of the new National Western Stock Show grounds, currently under construction and set to debut major new attractions for 2026 — including the Livestock Center, the Legacy…

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  • MARS Dental Plans Negotiated Rate
    by Gina Curet
    MARS Delta Dental plans remain within the negotiated 28-month rate guarantee agreement through December 31, 2026.  The Benefits Survey conducted in June 2025 indicated that the members wanted a more robust dental plan, therefore, MARS is now offering 3 dental plan options!  See the comparison below. Effective January 1, 2026, Delta Dental / Vision will only accept…

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  • Q4 2025 MARS STAR Now Available
    by Steve Sande
    The last MARS STAR issue of 2025 is now available for your reading pleasure. You can either read the newsletter in the window below, or click the menu button (>>) on the toolbar below to save a copy to your computer. A scroll bar is available in the window for reading past page 1…
  • 2026 Health Care Open Enrollment
    by Gina Curet
    Open Enrollment is right around the corner and the Benefits pages on the MARS website have been updated.  Dental, Vision, Pre-Medicare, VIA Benefits, Tax Adjustments and Informational Session Presentations have ALL been updated with information that you need to know for decision-making for 2026 benefits and other important data.  At the top of the main…

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  • Fraud and Scams Presentation
    by Angie Matthias
    The MARS PACESETTERS group recently hosted Scott Moore, the Crime Prevention Specialist from the Louisville (CO) Police Department at the monthly meeting. The title of the presentation was “Frauds and Scams Targeting Colorado”, and many of the attempted crimes target people in our age group. A PDF file of the presentation is included below for…

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  • 2025 MARS Holiday Celebration
    by Steve Sande
    Mark your calendar for December 3, 2025! That’s the day of the annual MARS Holiday Celebration, which will be held this year at the Lone Tree Country Club and Hotel. The Officers and Directors of MARS Associates invite you, your spouse or companion/guest to the 2025 Holiday Celebration.
  • Are you Using VIA Benefits to Obtain $900 each for You and Your Spouse Annually?
    by Gina Curet
    About 4 months before your 65th birthday, you should contact VIA Benefits, Administrator for Lockheed Martin Retirees and Retiree Medicare Exchange at 844-596-0460; or they could reach out to you VIA will interview you, understand your requirements for medical and prescriptions and walk you through the various options

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