Exhibit 99


         VSE Retains Financial Advisor to Pursue Strategic Alternatives

         Alexandria, Virginia, August 14, 2002 - The Board of Directors of
VSE Corporation (Nasdaq: VSEC) announced today that VSE has engaged Quarterdeck
Investment Partners, LLP, as financial advisor to assist VSE's Board in pursuing
strategic business alternatives, including the potential sale of the business,
mergers, or  acquisitions, to maximize shareholder value.

         "In view of continued consolidation in the defense industry and the
need for greater size and resources to pursue to the business opportunities we
target, VSE is considering several strategic alternatives to better position the
company," said Don Ervine, VSE Chairman, President and CEO.

         There is no assurance that any alternatives the company may identify
will increase shareholder value or that any transactions will be completed.

         VSE is a diversified professional services corporation serving the
Departments of Defense, Energy, other U.S. Government agencies, and other
government prime contractors.  VSE reported unaudited revenues of $65.4 million
and net income of $393 thousand ($.18 per share) for the six-month period ended
June 30, 2002.

         VSE provides services and products from more than 15 locations across
the United States and around the world.  Further information about VSE is
available at www.vsecorp.com.

News Contact:  C. S. Weber, CAO, (703) 329-4770

This news release contains statements which, to the extent they are not recita-
tions of historical fact, constitute "forward looking statements" under federal
securities laws.  All such statements are intended to be subject to the safe
harbor protection provided by applicable securities laws.  For discussions
identifying some important factors that could cause actual VSE results to differ
materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements in this news
release, see VSE's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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