Sorry for the late response. Got a text back from him around 12am.last night citing it wasnt true. I asked him if it was true how sure would you be if they just didn't tell you. He said numerous boats have left the harbor for numerous reasons and he pretty much has a friend on each one of them. He said if it was true he probably would have heard somebody somewhere or another talking about it around base..which I get. if somebody said I couldn't talk to my family or wife I'd be pissed, especially knowing I'm leaving on a boat.