8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  July 31, 2014

VSE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 0-3676  (Commission File Number) 54-0649263  (IRS Employer Identification Number)

6348 Walker Lane

Alexandria, VA 22310

(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

(703) 960-4600

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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VSE CORPORATION

 

Item 5.02 Departures of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 31, 2014, the Board of Directors of VSE Corporation (the "Board") elected Admiral John C. Harvey, Jr., USN, Retired and the 31st Commander of the U.S. Fleet Forces Command, as a member of the Board, effective July 31, 2014. The Board consists of ten members.

Admiral Harvey retired from the U.S. Navy in October 2012, after serving as the Commander of the U.S. Fleet Forces Command. Admiral Harvey was responsible for improving the operational readiness of deployed naval forces, increasing performance standards in all aspects of Fleet operations and maintenance, and strengthening the Navy's operational partnership with U.S. Marine Corps forces. In his thirty-nine year naval career, Admiral Harvey specialized in naval nuclear propulsion, surface ship and carrier strike group operations and navy-wide manpower management and personnel policy development.

A copy of the July 31st, 2014 press release announcing the election of Admiral Harvey is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1. The information contained in this press release shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall such press release be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)Exhibits

Exhibit

Number

99.1Press release issued by VSE Corporation on July 31, 2014 announcing the election of Admiral John C. Harvey, Jr., USN, Retired, to the VSE Board of Directors

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	VSE CORPORATION
	(Registrant)
Date: August 1, 2014	/s/ Thomas M. Kiernan
	Thomas M. Kiernan
	Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

EX-99.1

Admiral John C., Harvey, Jr., USN, Retired, Elected to VSE Board of Directors

Alexandria, Virginia (July 31, 2014) –VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC) announced today that Admiral John C. Harvey, Jr., USN, Retired, and the 31^st Commander of the U.S. Fleet Forces Command has been elected as a member of the VSE Board of Directors effective July 31, 2014.

Admiral Harvey retired from the U.S. Navy in October 2012, after serving as the Commander of the U.S. Fleet Forces Command. Admiral Harvey was responsible for improving the operational readiness of deployed naval forces, increasing performance standards in all aspects of Fleet operations and maintenance, and strengthening the Navy's operational partnership with U.S. Marine Corps forces. In his thirty-nine year naval career, Admiral Harvey specialized in naval nuclear propulsion, surface ship and carrier strike group operations and navy-wide manpower management and personnel policy development.

In 2013, Governor Terry McAuliffe appointed Admiral Harvey to serve in the cabinet as Virginia's Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security. He currently serves as the recently established Commonwealth's Secretary for Veterans and Defense Affairs.

"We are pleased to welcome John to VSE's Board of Directors," said Cliff Kendall, VSE Chairman of the Board. "John is a widely respected and distinguished leader in the naval operations community. His expertise, experience and background will provide a broad perspective to our Board as we align and execute our company's diversification strategy."

Admiral Harvey has received numerous decorations for his service; including the Defense Distinguished   Service Medal, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal with one gold star, the Legion of Merit with four gold stars, the Bronze Star Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal with four gold stars and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

Since retiring from the Navy, Admiral Harvey has joined the board of directors of the Navy Memorial Foundation, where he currently serves as Chairman of the Board, and the Armed Services YMCA. He has also participated as a visiting lecturer in Executive Education programs at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business.

About VSE

Established in 1959, VSE is a diversified federal services company with experience in solving issues of global significance with integrity, agility, and value. VSE is dedicated to our clients' success by delivering sustainment services for legacy systems and equipment and professional services through talented people and innovative solutions. Key competencies include supply chain management, equipment refurbishment, logistics, engineering, energy, IT solutions, health care IT, and consulting. For additional information regarding VSE services and products, please see the Company's web site at www.vsecorp.com  or contact Christine Kaineg, VSE Investor Relations at (703) 329-3263.

VSE News Contact: Christine Kaineg -- (703) 329-3263.