USS Cowpens Holds Cruiser Modernization Induction, Change of Command USS Cowpens Holds Cruiser Modernization Induction, Change of Command SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2n VIRIN: 210112-N-N0831-0106 USS Cowpens Holds Cruiser Modernization Induction, Change of Command SAN DIEGO — The guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) was inducted as the first ship to undergo a modernization effort that will significantly upgrade its capabilities in multiple mission areas, Sept. 25, at Naval Base San Diego. CG 63 LATEST NEWS