VSE Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill Roll Forward (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period	$ 238,126
Balance as of end of period	238,126
Fleet
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period	63,190
Balance as of end of period	63,190
Federal and Defense
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period	30,883
Balance as of end of period	30,883
Aviation
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period	144,053
Balance as of end of period	$ 144,053