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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.

NEWS

ALL ABOARD! MARS Rides The Georgetown Loop Railroad
by Steve Sande
This article was published on August 4, 2025
The Georgetown Loop Railroad – a True Colorado Gem On Monday October 13th, 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®…
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Tour of Lockheed Martin Waterton Campus – September 18th
by Dan Ellerhorst
This article was published on August 1, 2025
Lockheed 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. …
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MARS Munch & Mingle at Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant
by Steve Sande
This article was published on July 30, 2025
We’re sorry, but this event has reached capacity and reservations have been closed. If you have any questions or need to cancel, please contact Carol Lovelace via email. 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….
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MARS STAR Newsletter, Q3 2025
by Steve Sande
This article was published on July 21, 2025
The 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…
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2025 MARS Annual Picnic – September 10
by Steve Sande
This article was published on July 8, 2025
Reservations for the MARS Annual Picnic have been closed! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Linda Duby at 303-249-1665 or lindaduby@comcast.net with the details. 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…
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MARS 2025 Summer Happy Hour
by Steve Sande
This article was published on July 3, 2025
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…
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Are you Using VIA Benefits to Obtain $900 each for You and Your Spouse Annually?
by Gina Curet
This article was published on July 2, 2025
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
by Gina Curet
This article was published on June 17, 2025
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 23-Aug-2025

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Name Date of Death City/State
Gary Moreland 15-Apr-25 Golden, CO
Ben Espinoza 19-Aug-25 Aurora, CO
In Memoriam 17-Aug-2025

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Name Date of Death City/State
Robert Hull 22-Jan-20 Steamboat Springs, CO
In Memoriam 09-Aug-2025

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Name Date of Death City/State
LeRoy (Butch) Peer 22-Jun-25 Colorado Springs, CO
Julian Lindsey 19-Jul-25 Littleton, CO