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

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill Roll Forward (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period	$ 238,126
Increase from acquisitions	2,700
Balance as of end of period	240,826
Fleet
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period	63,190
Increase from acquisitions	0
Balance as of end of period	63,190
Federal and Defense
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period	30,883
Increase from acquisitions	0
Balance as of end of period	30,883
Aviation
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period	144,053
Increase from acquisitions	2,700
Balance as of end of period	$ 146,753