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
- PACESETTERS September Meeting UpdateDue to scheduling complexity Ms Ladwig and Mr. Paul Anderson have deferred their previously scheduled presentation for Sept 17 2025 to January 14, 2026. As a replacement, Mr. Paul Benfield, Lockheed Martin Orion Artemis 2 Mission Manager, will provide an informational briefing on the upcoming ORION Artemis 2 mission, currently scheduled for early next year.
- ALL ABOARD! MARS Rides The Georgetown Loop Railroad
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®…Read More “ALL ABOARD! MARS Rides The Georgetown Loop Railroad” »
- Tour of Lockheed Martin Waterton Campus – September 18thLockheed 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
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….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
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… - 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
In Memoriam Updates
- In Memoriam 13-Sept-2025
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Name Date of Death City/State Stephen Kissling 26-Apr-25 Valyermo, CA Elmer (Jr) Stalnaker 25-Jan-24 Littleton, CO Patricia Casey 05-Mar-24 Denver, CO Robert Herk 25-Mar-24 Wheatland, WY Babara Venezia 05-Apr-24 Winter Park, CO Eldred (Al) Thompson 24-Jul-24 Denver, CO Bruce Plomondon 31-Jul-24 Denver, CO Michael Perry 09-Aug-24 Longmont, CO Daniel Poturalski 16-Oct-24 Littleton, CO Shannon Sompayrac 30-Jan-24 Wheat Ridge, CO Frieda Saavedra 06-Jan-24 Parker, CO Eldon Constable 01-Jan-24 Holyoke, CO Marion Boucher 23-Mar-24 Montrose, CO Clyde Lagrone 18-Mar-24 Broomfield, CO Joanna DeWolfe 23-Mar-24 Lakewood, CO Albert Slobodin 31-Mar-24 Boulder, CO Kenneth Miller 27-Apr-24 Castle Rock, CO Patrick (Pat) Mahan 24-May-24 Wheat Ridge, CO George Crider 08-Jul-24 Caldwell, ID Ralph Parkhouse 21-Aug-24 Littleton, CO Keith Cowan 05-Oct-24 Wheat Ridge, CO Leonard Filce 13-Nov-24 Durango, CO Carol McCallister 30-Dec-24 Denver, CO Charles (Chuck) Gray 31-Dec-23 Littleton, CO Darlene Anderson 21-Dec-24 Littleton, CO - In Memoriam 06-Sept-2025
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Name Date of Death City/State Thomas (Tom) Richards 01-Sep-25 Sergeant Bluff, IA Francis Radaz 02-Dec-24 Lompoc, CA Robert (Bob) Keys 25-Jul-23 Colorado Springs, CO William (Bill) Poulton 17-Aug-25 Colorado Springs, CO Kenneth Stokes 01-Jun-25 Unknown - In Memoriam 31-Aug-2025
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Name Date of Death City/State Allen Palmer 25-Jun-25 Colorado Springs, CO Nicholas Ryan 27-Jun-25 Highlands Ranch, CO Frederick (Fritz) Abeyta 21-Aug-25 Trinidad, CO