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Hi Ron, In order to be approved for a tourist visa the Consular Officer at the US Embassy must believe that you are returning to Israel immediately after your short trip to the US. Therefore, it is likely that you will have a better chance of receiving the tourist visa if you apply while still in the army. This way, you can show that you are obligated to return to Israel (for your army service). There is no guarantee that you will be approved, but this probably gives you your best chance. Unfortunately, it is very difficult for Israelis to receive a tourist visa immediately AFTER completing their army service because the US Embassy knows that many Israelis who just finish the army go to the US to sell items at shopping malls (which is a violation of the tourist visa). I hope this helps Ron.