Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy9.5 (Sep 2017): 583-586. Objective: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with increased risk for suicide and appear to occur in disproportionately high rates among men who served in the U.S. military. However, research has yet to examine a comprehensive range of ACEs among Iraq/Afghanistan veterans with combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or whether these premilitary stressors may contribute to suicidal behavior in this highly vulnerable population. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.