Background
Loeffke, Bernard was born on September 17, 1934 in Colmbia, South America. Son of Hans Loeffke and Magola Arnona.
Loeffke, Bernard was born on September 17, 1934 in Colmbia, South America. Son of Hans Loeffke and Magola Arnona.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1957. Master of Arts, Middlebury College, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, Miami University, 1979.
Commercial pilot licensed, Aviation School, Florida, 1972.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1957; advanced through grades to major general, United States Army brigade commander, Infantry Division, Tacoma, Washington, 1975-1977; army attache, United States Embassy, Moscow, 1977-1979; defense attache, United States Embassy, People's Republic of China, 1981-1984; chief strategy, The Pentagon, Washington, 1980-1981; chief of staff, 18th Parachute Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 1984-1986; commanding general, Army South, Republic of Panama, 1986-1989; chairman, Inter-American Defense Board, Washington, 1989-1992. Director White House Fellows, 1974.
Volunteer Alexandria (Virginia) Fire Department, 1992.
Married Francesca Adler, 1985. Children: Marc, Kristin.