Vintage panoramic black & white photograph.  

Text on the photo states:
CO. 1217 - C.M. SMITH, C.SP. CO. COMDR - SEPT. 20, 1943
U.S. NAVAL TRAINING STATION - GREAT LAKES, ILL.

The photo measures approximately 20-3/8" long x 8" tall.

Each person appears to be a Caucasian male.  One at end end is holding a flag, and two in the front row center are holding a sign with a depiction of a chicken and "43rd."

Pre-owned.  The paper has curved and there is wear to the edges, discoloration on the back, creases, etc.  In addition, someone has drawn an arrow in blue ink on the hat of one of the men.