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    CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20210428
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
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    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			VSE CORP
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000102752
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-ENGINEERING SERVICES [8711]
    		IRS NUMBER:				540649263
    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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    		STREET 1:		6348 WALKER LANE
    		CITY:			ALEXANDRIA
    		STATE:			VA
    		ZIP:			22310
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		7039604600

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    		CITY:			ALEXANDRIA
    		STATE:			VA
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