In what has become an annual holiday tradition, Family Video in Newton is asking its customers to help donate movies to U.S. troops serving around the world as part of its “Operation: Movies for the Troops” initiative.

This year’s goal: provide 1 million movies to members of the U.S. military.

“Movies for the Troops is a way for us to provide a small token of gratitude to our servicemen and servicewomen for their tireless efforts to defend our freedoms,” Family Video president Keith Hoogland said. “Our goal is to allow the troops the chance to unwind with some great movies, and to give them a bit of relaxation to show our appreciation while they serve our country.”