The VFA was signed on May 27, 1999, eight years after the US military bases were booted out of the Philippines. Its aim was to govern the conduct of visiting US military forces.
Pinirmahan ang VFA noong Mayo 27, 1999, walong taon matapos mapalayas ang mga base militar ng US sa Pilipinas. Layon umano nitong pamahalaan ang kondukta ng mga bumibisitang pwersang militar ng US.