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Mission:
Mission:
Success
Success

 Annual Report 
 Annual Report 
and
and
 Form 10K
 Form 10K
2006
2006

After guiding his jet away 
from an air show crowd of 
more than 60,000 people, a 
pilot safely ejects from a 
USAF Thunderbirds aircraft 
less than a second before it 
struck the ground. The ACES 
II ejection seat, produced 
and supported by VSE’s team 
of experts in aircrew escape 
systems, performed 
flawlessly.  VSE’s life cycle 
management of Cartridge 
Actuated Devices and 
Propellant Actuated Devices 
(CAD/PAD) delivers 
significant improvements in 
reliability, safety, and cost 
savings, principally measured 
by extended storage time on 
the shelf in magazines and 
installed service life in 
aircraft.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff 
Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III

About the Cover

Quality Systems Management

VSE’s policy is to provide products and services of 
the highest quality to meet the expectations and 
requirements of our customers on time and at a fair 
price. VSE’s quality management system is registered 
to the ISO 9001:2000 standard.

Forward Looking Statements

This report contains statements which, to the extent 
they are not recitations of historical fact, constitute 
“forward looking statements” within the meaning of 
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All 
forward looking statements involve risks and 
uncertainties. The forward looking statements in this 
document are intended to be subject to the safe harbor 
protection provided by Sections 27A and 21E.

For discussions identifying some important factors 
that could cause actual VSE results to differ materially 
from those anticipated in the forward looking 
statements, please see VSE’s Security and Exchange 
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 
December 31, 2006, including discussions captioned 
“Narrative Description of Business,” “Management’s 
Discussion and Analysis,” and “Notes to Consolidated 
Financial Statements.”

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on 
the forward looking statements, which reflect 
management’s analysis only as of the date hereof. 
VSE undertakes no obligation to publicly revise the 
forward looking statements to reflect events or 
circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Readers 
should carefully review the risk factors described in 
other documents VSE files from time to time with the 
Securities and Exchange Commission, including the 
Quarterly Reports on form 10-Q to be filed by VSE 
and any Current Reports on Form 8-K.

VSE’s mission is success, and in 2006, VSE has 
again achieved its mission. Mission: Success.

VSE Corporation helps organizations succeed 
through the effective use of people, systems, and 
technology. The photographs used throughout this 
Annual Report demonstrate ways in which VSE has 
helped its clients achieve their missions in 2006. 
These success stories contributed to VSE’s financial 
achievements in 2006, as shown in the financial 
results presented in this document. We are also very 
proud about the important differences that our 
successes are making in the world today. From 
protecting the lives of U.S. soldiers in the field to 
enhancing the navies of allied nations; from 
developing a global strategy for a malaria vaccine to 
maximizing the nation’s ability to turn seized 
property into additional funds for law enforcement 
and homeland security – 2006 has been another year 
of Mission: Success. 

Corporate Profile

VSE Corporation is a diversified professional 
services company established in 1959. The company 
provides engineering, systems integration, scientific, 
and management solutions to customers in the 
defense, homeland security, law enforcement, energy, 
and environmental sectors. Headquartered in 
Alexandria, Virginia, VSE employs more than 850 
personnel supporting clients from more than 25 
locations across the United States and around the 
world.

Further information about VSE is available at the 
company’s website at www.vsecorp.com.

Stockholder Inquiries

VSE is an employee and publicly owned company, 
and its shares are traded on the NASDAQ Global 
Market  under the symbol VSEC. Inquiries about 
stock ownership, dividends, and stockholder changes 
of address may be directed to our Transfer Agent: 
Registrar and Transfer Company, 10 Commerce 
Drive, Cranford, New Jersey 07016-1340, or to VSE 
at 2550 Huntington Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 
22303-1499, Attention: Corporate Secretary, 
Telephone (703) 329-4770.

Annual report design by Julie Chappell, Energetics Incorporated.

LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

Fellow Stockholders:

After experiencing a record year of growth in revenues, earnings, and backlog 
in 2005, VSE in 2006 continued to perform at a very high level and generated 
an even better financial performance. Our annual revenues in 2006 exceeded 
$363 million, while earnings exceeded $7.7 million ($3.21 per diluted share). 
Along with the increase in revenues and earnings, our return on equity 
exceeded 25%, with increases in stockholders’ equity, funded backlog, 
employees, and the number of customers we serve. We increased our cash 
dividend by 17%, and our stock price reflected these increases when the 
results for 2006 were reported.

The performance of VSE employees and our business team in 2006 makes 
us confident about our ability to set and meet higher goals.

Financial Results

The financial results reported for 2006 are consistent with the positive 
trend in VSE operations and results reported in recent years. VSE 
revenues have grown significantly as our ability to meet customer needs 
has grown. With the increase in revenues, we have been able to allocate 
our corporate costs over a larger base and improve our margins on certain 
time and materials and fixed price contracts.

As previously reported, during the fourth quarter of 2006 we received new 
contracts and delivery orders representing potential revenues of up to 
$206 million, and at the end of 2006 our funded backlog was about $299 
million. Based on these and other new awards announced during the year, our strong bookings and funded backlog, 
and on our sense of VSE’s favorable position in several of the markets we serve, we anticipate continued revenue 
and net income growth in 2007.

We also continue to review promising strategic business opportunities that may arise from time to time, including 
potential acquisitions to accelerate our growth.

Business Operations

VSE operations grew in 2006 as we established new facilities, added employees, and developed new relationships. 

­

 our new Engineering and Logistics Division (ELD) continues to lead in the 

In our Federal Group,
development of facilities in Virginia, Mississippi, Texas, and Missouri to serve customers in the U.S. Army, 
Army Reserve, and Army National Guard. In November 2006, ELD won a multi-year, multiple-award Army 
FORSCOM FIRST contract for equipment repair, upgrade, and RESET work. Our Systems Engineering 
Division continued to meet the challenges of installing Tanker Ballistic Protection Systems in Iraq. In 
addition, our Communications and Engineering Development Division saw a significant expansion in VSE 
and subcontractor services provided and revenues earned through our Rapid Response contract. Management 
Sciences Division continued to develop its ability to deliver high quality consulting services for product 
improvement and continuous process improvement in Enterprise Excellence, Lean Six Sigma, and related 
practice areas.

­

In our International Group, the BAV Division completed the reactivation and transfer of four ex-Kidd class 
warships to Taiwan, ahead of schedule and below budget. Among other “firsts,” the highly visible and 
successful BAV Kidd project established a new standard for timely, cost-effective ex-Navy ship overhaul 
planning and reactivation services. In August 2006, our Fleet Maintenance-Government Services Division 
was awarded the nationwide Seized and Forfeited General Property contract by the U.S. Treasury 
Department. This new eight-year contract represents potential revenues of about $113 million, with growth 
potential as requirements develop. Our Coast Guard Division was awarded its first task under the 
new USCG International Programs contract to transport patrol boats to Azerbaijan, 
and it is preparing responses to support requirements for the Chilean 
and Yemeni Coast Guards. The Coast Guard Division is also 
providing support to the Defense Threat 
Reduction Agency.

­

In our Energy and Environmental Group, Energetics Incorporated continued its consulting services practice 
supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and other customers in technology research, development, 
assessment, demonstration, and transfer projects. Energetics earns high margins for its services, and with new 
leadership in 2005, Energetics is growing and is expected to increase its contribution in the coming years.

Management Strategies

One of my most important and pleasant tasks is taking the time, as often as possible, to discuss with VSE’s 
directors, officers, managers, employees, business associates, customers and stockholders the management 
strategies we use in building and growing our business. As these conversations have developed, our strategies have 
been sharpened to the following four essentials. Each is necessary, and we need to pay attention to all four of them 
to succeed:

­

Practice honesty and integrity. This is the gold standard guiding every aspect of our business. With 
demonstrated honesty and integrity in our relationships and transactions with customers, teaming partners, 
employees, business associates, and stockholders, we are on the road to success.

­

Exceed customer expectations. Our goal is to be the preferred supplier to our customers. We offer quality 
services, on time and at a fair price. When we make a mistake, we acknowledge it, and we fix it. Past 
performance is a requirement for winning new work, and we never forget that “today’s performance is 
tomorrow’s past performance.”

­

Champion new business. It is important that everyone in VSE focus on identifying, bidding, and winning new 
work. As we say, every contract we have today will expire on some date. By developing new products and 
services for new and existing customers, we can ensure a continuing path to corporate growth. 

­

Take care of your people. VSE’s principal assets are the experienced and talented employees who achieve 
everything that the company does. We focus on recruiting the best and giving them the information and 
resources they need to succeed. We focus on identifying, bidding, and winning new work. We acknowledge 
and reward exceptional performance.

VSE People

VSE depends on the contribution and dedication of each employee and every VSE business associate, consultant, 
supplier and subcontractor. Together we will continue to set high goals and strive to achieve them. “Better this year 
than we were last year.”

As always, your comments and suggestions for improvement are welcome.

Donald M. Ervine
Chairman of the Board
President and CEO/COO
February 28, 2007

Photo: DDG 1801 (ex-USS SCOTT) in 
drydock, just prior to undocking. VSE’s 
commitment to supporting the missions of both the U.S. 
Navy and the Taiwan Navy resulted in the successful accomplishment 
of the largest ship transfer program ever undertaken. In September 2006, VSE 
completed the transfer of all four DDGs resulting in the successful completion of the program both under budget and 
ahead of schedule.  

VSE Corporation photo, Copyright 2006 VSE Corporation.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Revenues 
($M)

Net Income 
($M)

Earnings Per 
Share Diluted ($)

Stockholders’
Investment ($M)

363.7

280.1

216.0

133.1

128.4

7.8

6.2

3.21

2.58

3.4

2.0

0.7

1.49

0.90

0.30

38.2

30.2

23.0

17.0 19.1

’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06

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’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06

Y E A R

Y E A R

Y E A R

Y E A R

Funded 
Backlog ($M)

Number of
Employees

Dividends
Per Share ($)

Stock Price,
End of Year ($)

299

276

836

716

625

168

500

450

0.16 0.16

0.27

0.23

0.19

42.10

33.90

25.17

13.25

10.76

83

44

’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06

’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06

’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06

’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06

Y E A R

Y E A R

Y E A R

Y E A R

Income Statement Data (in thousands, except share data)

Year ended December 31
Revenues
Net income
Earnings per share (diluted)
Weighted average shares (diluted)

Balance sheet data (in thousands, except percentages)

December 31
Total assets
Working capital
Stockholders’ investment
Return on equity

$   

2006
363,734
7,789
3.21
2,424,442

$    

2006
98,535
25,646
38,236
25.8%

% Change

30%
26%
24%
1%

$  

2005
280,139
6,169
2.58
2,392,027

% Change

2005

33%
16%
27%
-4%

$   

73,866
22,028
30,151
26.8%

      
      
VSE Corporation is a diversified professional services company established in 1959. The company provides 
engineering, systems integration, scientific, and management solutions to customers in the defense, homeland 
security, law enforcement, energy, and environmental sectors. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, VSE 
employs more than 850 personnel supporting clients from more than 25 locations across the United States and 
around the world. The company has seven divisions and one subsidiary organized into three operating groups.

BUSINESS PRACTICE

Federal Group
Thomas G. Dacus, President

VSE’s Federal Group consists of four divisions and approximately 
335 employees. Federal Group revenues in 2006 increased 134% 
from 2005 to approximately $191 million. The Communications 
and Engineering Division supports Department of Defense 
mission requirements through the use of its $2.9 billion, 8-year, 
IDIQ multiple award Rapid Response contract. The Systems 
Engineering Division supports the U.S. Army and Marine 
Corps in maintaining and modernizing equipment and sys-
tems, including the fuel tanker ballistic protection system 
currently being deployed across the U.S. Army tanker inven-
tory in the Southwest Asia. The Federal Group’s newest 
division, the Engineering and Logistics Division, was estab-
lished to perform the company’s rapidly expanding equipment 
maintenance and refurbishment services in support of the U.S. 
Army and Army Reserve. The Management Sciences Division 
provides Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools in support of the 

VSE-developed Enterprise Excellence business model.

VSE’s Tanker Ballistic Protection System program, including the application of a Fuel Tanker Self-Sealing System and Add-on 
Armor Panels, for U.S. Army Fuel Dispensing Tankers operating in Kuwait and Iraq has matured from the rapid development, 
testing, and completion of our first tanker in 2005 to a highly efficient system that has produced 1,000 completed tankers, 
providing an extra level of protection to America’s warfighters. 

Top: VSE celebrates the completion of its 500th tanker in 2006. Bottom: VSE’s first completed tanker in 2005. 
VSE Corporation photos, Copyright 2005-2006 VSE Corporation.

International Group
James M. Knowlton, President

Recording revenues of approximately $158 million in 2006, VSE’s International Group employs approximately 350 
employees across three operating divisions. The BAV Division supports U.S. Navy ship transfers to foreign governments, 
principally through its $554 million, 5-year contract with the Naval Sea Systems Command. The BAV Division provides 
ship transfer and follow on technical support to countries around the world, including two of VSE’s largest clients in 
2006, Egypt and Taiwan. The Coast Guard Division provides similar foreign military sales support to U.S. Coast Guard 

equipment transfers to foreign nations. The Fleet Maintenance Division supports a wide 

variety of clients and programs: Navy and Marine Corps waterfront activity, through 

contracts such as its multi-billion dollar U.S. Navy SeaPort-enhanced contract; 
U.S. Air Force munitions, logistics, and BEAR equipment support through 

several different readiness contracts; the Navy F/A-18 fleet and other clients 
with advanced prognostics and diagnostics applications; and the Depart-

ment of the Treasury and Department of Homeland Security seized and 
forfeited property management programs under its new 8-year, $113 

million contract. 

Below: Testing an F/A-18F Super Hornet jet engine aboard USS Kitty 
Hawk (CV 63), the U.S. Navy’s only permanently forward deployed 
aircraft carrier. Test and sensor data fed into VSE’s F/A-18 
Automated Maintenance Environment (AME) provides the key to 
“cost-wise readiness” for the Navy’s fleet.

Left: An Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class utilizes VSE’s AME 
system to review maintenance procedures for an F/A-18E Hornet 
assigned to the “Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five 
(VFA-115) in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald 
Reagan (CVN 76). VSE’s AME system provides advanced interactive 
electronic technical manuals intelligently linked to the advanced 
diagnostic and prognostic functions of the system.

Below: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Thomas J. Holt 
Left: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class 

Christopher Blachly

Energy and Environment Group
James E. Reed, President

VSE’s Energy and Environment Group was acquired in 1995 and consists of VSE’s wholly owned subsidiary, Energetics 
Incorporated. Energetics had revenues of approximately $14 million in 2006, up 12% from 2005. Through its staff of 
about 90 professionals, Energetics provides technical and management consulting services with an emphasis on energy 
and environmental issues for its principal client, the U.S. Department of Energy. Energetics excels in planning and 
managing all aspects of technology research, development, and demonstration. It has earned an international reputation 

for developing technology roadmaps that help government and industry solve complex 

science and technology problems through collaborative partnerships.

Right: Energetics is working with the U.S. Department of Energy to 
help utilities improve cyber security. Through a unique 
collaboration, Energetics prepared an industry- and government-
endorsed roadmap that seeks to secure control systems 
throughout the energy sector within 10 years.

Photo courtesy of Kansas City Power and Light, used by 
permission. Copyright 2006 Kansas City Power and Light.

Below: Energetics facilitated 
development of the Malaria Vaccine 
Technology Roadmap, which 
establishes a global plan for 
developing a safe, effective, and 
affordable vaccine to protect against 
Plasmodium falciparum malaria in 
children under five years of age in sub-
Saharan Africa and other highly 
endemic regions.

Photo courtesy of the David and Lucile 
Packard Foundation.

VSE CORPORATION 

helps 

organizations succeed through the effective use of people, systems, 
and technology. In helping others succeed, we increase shareholder 
value by capturing new work, delighting our customers, increasing our 
technical competence, and building great industry teammates. Our 
reputation for success and our quality management system are based on 
honesty and integrity in everything we do; on communications, on 
teamwork and leadership; and on an enduring commitment to help our 
customers, employees, and teaming partners succeed with cost-effective 
solutions, continuous learning, and process improvement.

VSE was established in 1959 with a mission to provide engineering and 
technical support services to reduce the cost and improve the reliability of 
DoD systems and equipment. Today, VSE is a broadly diversified company 
focused on creating, sustaining, and improving the systems, equipment, and 
processes  of  government.  Our  expanded  mission  now  includes  providing 
innovative services and technologies to help our customers succeed in the 
engineering,  energy,  environment,  information  technology,  and  defense 
services markets.

VSE’s strength lies in the talented professionals who support our customers in 
maintaining and modernizing products, equipment, and systems. We combine 
their  individual  skills,  experience,  and  motivation  with  corporate  resources, 
technology, teamwork, and the management principles of integrity, honesty, and 
self-governance  to  deliver  high  quality,  cost-effective  solutions  to  a  global 
customer base.

NASDAQ: VSEC

ISO 9001:2000

Celebrating

48 years

of Excellence

001

VSE and Mack Trucks have 
partnered to bring the next generation 
M915 Line Haul Tractor to the U.S. Army and other 
services. Combining the historically proven (Mack produced the 
very first military truck in 1911) and industry-leading truck design and building 
skills of Mack with VSE’s engineering, total life cycle logistics support and systems integration 
capabilities provides the U.S. Army with a risk reduced, advanced alternative to the Line Hauls of today. Together, VSE 
and Mack will re-introduce “The Bulldog” to our Soldiers with unprecedented levels of reliability, maintainability and 
survivability.

Photo by Harold Welsh, Copyright 2006 Mack Trucks. Used by Permission.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Donald M. Ervine
Chairman of the Board,
President and CEO/COO
VSE Corporation

Clifford M. Kendall
Private Investor and
Chairman of the Board of Regents
of the University System of Maryland

Calvin S. Koonce, Ph.D.
Chairman, Koonce Securities, Inc.
Securities Broker/Dealer 

James F. Lafond, CPA
Retired Executive; formerly
Washington Area Managing Partner,
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

David M. Osnos, Esq.
Of Counsel
Arent Fox LLP
Attorneys-at-Law

Jimmy D. Ross
General, USA (Ret.)
Senior Logistics Consultant,
Cypress International, Inc.

Bonnie K. Wachtel
Vice President and General Counsel,
Wachtel & Co., Inc.

Background photo: A Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer examines the last 
bit of cargo to be off loaded from an aircraft.

VSE is proud to support the Department of the Treasury, Department of Homeland 
Security CBP, and all of the participating agencies in the Treasury Franchise Fund 
(TFF). 
Through teamwork and an unwavering commitment to victory, the TFF is succeeding 
in its mission to “affirmatively influence the consistent and strategic use of asset 
forfeiture by participating agencies to disrupt and dismantle criminal enterprises.”

Department of Homeland Security photo by James R. Tourtellotte

CORPORATE OFFICERS

Chairman, President and 
CEO/COO
Donald M. Ervine

Executive Vice Presidents 
Thomas G. Dacus
Michael E. Hamerly
James M. Knowlton
Thomas R. Loftus, CFO
Craig S. Weber, CAO, Secretary

Senior Vice President
Jayne M. Tuohig

Vice Presidents
Jerry M. Alvey, Comptroller
Stephen W. Austin
David W. Chivers
Peter J. Desrosiers
James S. Fallon
Harold J. Flammang, Jr.
Richard J. Hannah, Treasurer 
H. Eugene Hosier
Louis G. Lawrence
Donnelle L. Moten
Michael J. Rayder

Assistant Vice Presidents
Carl S. Barbour
Charley J. Borns
I. Monique Brooks
Terry D. Chandler*
James M. Coritz
Roy L. Dooley*
Normand L. Frigon
James H. Koontz
Elizabeth M. Price
Robert W. Rouzer
Edward C. Webster
Frank G. Wickersham, III
William C. Wright*

* Appointed in 2007.

Inset photo: The motto for CBP is displayed at the border.

The “One Team—One Fight!” motto also captures the spirit of VSE’s support to 
this critical program. By improving both the effectiveness and efficiency of the TFF 
personal property management program, VSE ensures more funds are available to 
law enforcement agencies to enhance their capabilities to conduct successful 
investigations and forfeitures.

Department of Homeland Security photo by James R. Tourtellotte

FACILITIES

In 2006, VSE substantially increased its 
infrastructure and overall support to U.S. 
Army Reserve equipment engineering, 
maintenance and logistics readiness tasks. 
VSE has made a nationwide, long-term 
commitment to high quality, rapid 
response service to enhance the overall 
equipment readiness of the Reserve.

Above photo: A vehicle undergoing 
maintenance at VSE’s San Antonio, Texas 
facility.

Opposite page, top photo: A sample of the 
range of equipment being repaired and 
refurbished at VSE’s Alexandria, Virginia 
facility.

Opposite page, bottom photo: A trailer 
undergoing sandblasting at VSE’s 
Ladysmith, Virginia facility.

All Photographs Copyright 2005-2006 
VSE Corporation.

VSE Corporation Headquarters
2550 Huntington Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22303
(703) 960-4600 or
Toll-free: (800) 455-4873

VSE Divisions and Subsidiaries:

BAV Division
2550 Huntington Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22303
(703) 317-5200

BAV Offices
Charleston, South Carolina
Alexandria, Egypt
Tokyo, Japan
Tuxpan, Vera Cruz, Mexico
Suoa and Tsoying, Taiwan
Sattahip, Thailand
Golchuk, Turkey

Communications and 
Engineering Division
170 Avenue at the Commons, Units 8 & 10
Shrewsbury, New Jersey 07702
(732) 389-3324

Coast Guard Division
2550 Huntington Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22303
(703) 317-5200

Energetics Incorporated
(A subsidiary of VSE Corporation)
7164 Gateway Drive, Suite 100
Columbia, Maryland 21046
(410) 290-0370

Energetics Incorporated Offices
Washington, D.C.
Morgantown, West Virginia

Engineering and Logistics Division
2550 Huntington Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22303
(703) 329-3208

ELD Offices
Long Beach, Mississippi 
Weldon Spring, Missouri
San Antonio, Texas
Ladysmith, Virginia

Fleet Maintenance Division
500 Woodlake Drive, Suite One
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
(757) 523-7200

FMD Offices
San Diego, California 
Jacksonville, Florida
Miami, Florida
Honolulu, Hawaii
Indian Head, Maryland
Bridgeport, New Jersey
South Brunswick, New Jersey
Sparta, New Jersey
Beaufort, South Carolina
Langley, Virginia
Andersen AFB, Guam
Atusgi, Japan
Osan, Korea

Management Sciences Division
2550 Huntington Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22303
(703) 960-4600

Systems Engineering Division
2550 Huntington Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22303
(703) 329-3208

SED Offices
Sterling Heights, Michigan

2550 Huntington Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22303-1499
www.vsecorp.com 
email: info@vsecorp.com
(703) 960-4600 
(800) 455-4873