MARS Associates Welcomes You!
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.
NEWS
- ALL ABOARD! MARS Rides The Georgetown Loop Railroad
The Georgetown Loop Railroad – a True Colorado Gem Climb aboard and travel back in time to discover the rugged romance of the Colorado Rockies in the 1880s. Completed in 1884, this spectacular stretch of three-foot narrow gauge railroad was considered an engineering marvel for its time. The Georgetown Loop Railroad® was one of Colorado’s…Read More “ALL ABOARD! MARS Rides The Georgetown Loop Railroad” »
- Tour of Lockheed Martin Waterton CampusLockheed Martin Space, Laura Hopkins, Human Resources Vice President, and the HR Leadership Team, have generously offered to conduct two tours of the Waterton Campus for our retirees on Thursday, September 18, 2025; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Check-in for the morning tour is 8:30-8:50 a.m., and check-in for the afternoon tour is 12:00-12:20 p.m. …
- MARS Munch & Mingle at Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant
Join your MARS Associates friends for a delicious Munch & Mingle lunch at Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant in Lone Tree on Tuesday, September 23 starting at 11:00 AM. Cranelli’s will transport you to Italy with its fine dining, wines, and exceptional service. Your experience includes garlic knot appetizer (at left below), main entree (choice of three)…Read More “MARS Munch & Mingle at Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant” »
- MARS STAR Newsletter, Q3 2025The 3rd Quarter issue of the MARS STAR newsletter is now available for your reading pleasure. In addition to the usual reports from officers, directors, and club leaders, there is also a history writeup on the Titan-launched Gemini 3, IV, and V missions, photos from the Summer Luncheon Honoring Seniors, a signup form for the…
- 2025 MARS Annual Picnic – September 10
Join us for the annual rite of summer… The Officers and Directors of MARS Associates invite you, your spouse or companion, and your friends to celebrate the end of summer with an old-fashioned barbecue picnic complete with BBQ pork, chicken, and brisket plus all the trimmings, provided by Smokin’ Outlaw Kitchen. There are also cookies, ice… - MARS 2025 Summer Happy Hour
The second Happy Hour of the summer is happening Monday, August 25, 2025 at the Platte River Bar & Grill between 4 and 7 PM. Light appetizers will be provided, and there is a cash bar. The Platte River Bar & Grill is a fun place to meet up with friends old and new, and it’s located at 5995… - Are you Using VIA Benefits to Obtain $900 each for You and Your Spouse Annually?
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 - Estate Planning Strategies Presentation
The 6/11/25 Estate Planning Strategies Presentation slides are available to view as a PDF, located in Benefits > Informational Sessions Presentations https://marsretirees.org/benefits/info-sessions/
In Memoriam Updates
- In Memoriam 02-Aug-2025
Send notification of any new passings to rkduszynski@msn.com
Name Date of Death City/State Jed Bennett 21-Jul-25 Littleton, CO - In Memoriam 26-Jul-2025
Send notification of any new passings to rkduszynski@msn.com
Name Date of Death City/State Larry Crass 18-Jul-25 Santa maria, CA Elizabeth (Liz) Stephenson 23-Jun-25 Littleton, CO James Adams 29-May-25 Littleton, CO Laura Meley 30-Mar-25 Denver, CO - In Memoriam 19-Jul-2025
Name Date of Death City/State Richard (Rich) VandeKoppel 23-Jun-25 Littleton, CO Fredric Landauer 11-May-25 Denver, CO H (Tom) Hall 16-Jul-25 Littleton, CO George Tyrrell 08-Jul-25 Lakewood, CO Bernard O’Lear 13-Feb-25 Boulder, CO Jeremy Bundgaard 01-Jul-25 Colorado Springs, CO Gasper (Gus) Pacheco 03-Mar-25 Wheat Ridge, CO Send notification of any new passings to rkduszynski@msn.com
On This Day
- On this day – August 4
- On this day – August 3
- On this day – August 2
- On this day – August 1
- On this day – July 31