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Behind the Scenes in Kurdistan

Take a look at some exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from Tony's trip to Kurdistan.

'Tony and his Kurdish translator at the meal in a Kurdish Village'

Tony walks down the street in Erbil, Kurdistan.

Tony and Todd film at the border between Iraq and Turkey.

This cow's head is roasted on a spit over a fire in a Kurdish village.

An instructor looks on as Tony shoots an AK 47 during Hostile Environment Training.

River fish are roasted over an open fire in downtown Erbil.

The geographic region of Kurdistan comprises land that touches five countries: eastern Turkey, northern Iraq, western Iran, northern Syria and Armenia. Tony and his crew ventured to the war-torn Kurdish region to explore the tragic history and the hopeful future of the Kurds, and sat down with three US soldiers stationed in the fledgling country.

Masgouf, or roasted river fish, is served with all kinds of accompaniments.

Tony has a picnic with a Kurdish Family near Rawanduz, Iraq.

Roasted sheep heads for sale in Mardin, Turkey.

The view from inside an Iraqi helicopter.

A fresh vegetable market in Mardin, Turkey.

Tony shops for boots in Erbil.

Tony has a meal with his security team while in Mardin, Turkey.

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