VSE Corporation Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Allowance for doubtful accounts
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Allowance as of beginning of year	$ 2,019	$ 1,677	$ 1,493
Additions charged to costs and operating expenses	1,484	2,084	572
Additions charged to other accounts		0	0
Deductions	0	0	0
Allowance as of end of year	3,449	2,019	1,677
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Allowance as of beginning of year	8,337	8,257	7,926
Additions charged to costs and operating expenses	75	80	331
Additions charged to other accounts	1,494	0	0
Deductions	0	0	0
Allowance as of end of year	$ 9,906	$ 8,337	$ 8,257