"when will the offensive begin."

Battalion Commander for the 3.1 Marines, Lt.Col. Willy Buhl says the Marines have been ready for some time.

"Plans have been ongoing since April and Regimental Combat Team 1 has been ready on our division commander's order to enter Falluja as required. I could tell you that within 48 hours we're prepared to do that at any time really. We have been."

He says he voted for Kerry—but fully understands his obligations to the current President.

" I'm also an active-duty Marine in a war zone. I'll go when and where my commander in chief tells me."
Moore says