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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

  • 2026 1Q MARS STAR
    by Steve Sande
    This article was published on January 19, 2026
    The first MARS STAR newsletter of 2026 is available for your reading pleasure! Click the button below to open a PDF copy in your browser to read or download.
  • 2025 to 2026 Tax Adjustments Announced
    by Gina Curet
    This article was published on January 13, 2026
    See Benefits > Tax Adjustments page (click heading above).
  • May 4, 2026 – Center for Colorado Women’s History Museum Tour
    by Steve Sande
    This article was published on January 12, 2026
    Join your fellow MARS members on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:30 AM for an informative one-hour tour of the Center for Colorado Women’s History Museum. This is a docent-led tour of the Center for Colorado Women’s History. located at 1310 Bannock Street, Denver, CO (click for map and directions). The Center for Colorado Women’s…

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  • MARS 2026 Spring Event & Annual Meeting – March 11, 2026
    by Angie Matthias
    This article was published on January 8, 2026
    The Officers and Board of Directors of MARS Associates are pleased to invite you and your spouse/companion to the MARS Spring Event & Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club, located at 23155 E. Heritage Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80016. For a map to the facility, click on the link…

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  • Sip & Paint with MARS!
    by Steve Sande
    This article was published on December 21, 2025
    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
    This article was published on November 27, 2025
    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
    This article was published on November 19, 2025
    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
    This article was published on October 22, 2025
    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…

In Memoriam Updates

  • In Memoriam 17-Jan-2026

    Send notification of any new passings to rkduszynski@msn.com

    NameDate of DeathCity/State
    Neri, Joe02-Jan-26Englewood, CO
    Kocher, Rebecca16-Dec-25Littleton, CO
    White, Janet25-Dec-25Lakewood, CO
    Hansen, JoAnn19-Dec-25Littleton, CO
    Koelmel, Marilyn29-Nov-25Lakewood, CO

  • In Memoriam 10-Jan-2026

    Send notification of any new passings to rkduszynski@msn.com

    NameDate of DeathCity/State
    Gammill, Robert23-Dec-25Highlands Ranch, CO
    Essig Jr, Frederick (Fred)11-Nov-25Denver, CO
    Pettit, Marlene25-Dec-25Littleton, CO
    Amrose, Nancy25-Dec-25Baldwinsville, NY
    Fittipaldi, Nicholas (Nick)01-Jan-26Aurora, CO
  • In Memoriam 03-Jan-2026

    Send notification of any new passings to rkduszynski@msn.com

    NameDate of DeathCity/State
    Timothy Coulter21-Dec-25Apex, NC
    Sue Miles30-Sep-25Unknown

Upcoming Events

MARS 2025 Events

Jan 22
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Tour the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo

Feb 18
11:00 am – 1:00 pm

PACESETTERS: ORION AVIONICS

Feb 19
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sip & Paint with MARS

Mar 5
10:30 am – 11:30 am

MARS Golf 2026 Kickoff Meeting

Mar 11
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

MARS Spring Event and Annual Meeting

Mar 11
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

2026 MARS Spring Event and Annual Meeting

Mar 18
11:00 am – 1:00 pm

PACESETTERS: Orthopedic Joint Replacement Considerations

Apr 15
11:00 am – 1:00 pm

PACESETTERS: New US Driving License Rule for Seniors Started October 2025 – What Over 70 Drivers Must Know

May 4
11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Center for Colorado Women’s History Museum Tour

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