EXHIBIT III VSE CORPORATION CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Form 10-K of our report dated February 22, 2002 included in Registration Statement File Numbers 333-15307, 333-15309, 333-15311 and 333-92427. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Vienna, Virginia March 6, 2002 46