Laser Weapon System (IMAGE) Office of Naval Research Caption The Afloat Forward Staging Base USS Ponce conducts an operational demonstration of the Office of Naval Research-sponsored Laser Weapon Systemwhile deployed to the Arabian Gulf. Credit (US Navy photo by John F. Williams/Released) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.