Women led the Anzac Day march to the new cenotaph for the first time in Katherine today.
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Hundreds of people lined the streets to watch before moving to Railway Terrace for the Anzac Day service.
Starting from behind the BP, the March took on a different route this year along Katherine Terrace, Victoria Highway and finishing up on Railway Terrace.
Right on time, Tindal’s F/A-18A Hornets flew low and fast over the March.
Wing Commander Andrew Tatnell said this particular year of Anzac remembrance was especially important with 2300 air force personnel currently serving across the world.
"I'm very pleased with the participation from the community and the interaction from the airbase, we had about 300 airforce personnel walking in the March today.
"We made a point of having female leadership front and centre of the March and the playing of the didgeridoo at the Dawn Service in recognition of traditional owners.
"I'm really proud to see young men and women coming to a service today,” he said.
Corporal Erika Green had the honour of being the MC at the service.
“Erika stands out as one of the leading young squadrons and she did an outstanding job today,” he said.
Wing Commander Tatnell said he was pleased with the new “peaceful and respectful” memorial site.
The service included a number of people paying their respect by laying a wreath and one minute’s sacred silence.
Leah Sharp and Phoebe Hooper led the national anthems of Australia and New Zealand at both the Dawn Service and the 10am Service.