Posted by Ian on July 3rd, 2008 at 8:35 AM CST

Blockbuster announced this week that it has joined forces with the USO to send movies and games to U.S. service men and women stationed across the globe. Until July 14th, the public can donate new or previously viewed DVDs and games at designated USO drop boxes located in participating Blockbuster stores. The retailer will also be matching all donations with up to 20,000 DVDs and plans to raise $100,000 for the USO by selling American Flag Antenna Ball/Pencil Toppers.

Blockbuster Inc. and the USO are teaming up to bring much deserved entertainment to our service members and their families. Through July 14, the American public can show their support for the troops by donating DVDs and games at designated USO drop boxes in participating BLOCKBUSTER(R) stores. The entertainment retailer will match all donations with up to 20,000 DVDs.

To participate, customers can purchase new or previously viewed DVDs and games at participating BLOCKBUSTER stores, then drop them in convenient USO drop boxes on site. Donated DVDs and games will be enjoyed by troops at USO centers and Mobile USO units worldwide and also will be placed in USO 2 Go program boxes for delivery to troops in remote locations. To ensure product quality and content the USO can only accept DVDs and games originating from participating BLOCKBUSTER stores.

I'm sure many of you have DVD's that you don't watch anymore. In the spirit of July 4th, I urge you to head to your local Blockbuster and donate them to the troops. You'll probably make a service person very happy by doing so. If you'd like to read more about the program, Blockbuster's entire press release can be found here.