In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].

[EX Q]: (CNN) The unmistakable roar of the A-10's powerful engines echoed throughout Arlington National Cemetery this month as four aircraft saluted retired Col. Avery Kay for the last time with a rare flyover of the historic burial site. Kay, 96, died on October 29 and was buried with full military honors. A highly decorated navigator who led some of the most dangerous bombing raids against Germany during World War II, Kay was also credited with launching the concept of the A-10 Thunderbolt, better known as the Warthog. Despite lacking the air-to-air combat ability of the F-15 Eagle and the high-tech stealth capabilities of the F-22 Raptor, the U.S. Air Force still uses the A-10 to support ground forces in close combat more than 40 years after its first flight in 1975.U.S. Air Force has used A-10 to support ground forces in close combat since 1975Retired Col. Avery Kay credited with launching concept of A-10, better known as WarthogFlyover at Arlington National Cemetery recently honored Kay, who died in October 
 Question:But in reality, the _'s top generals had little interest in dedicating budget dollars for improving support for ground troops, as they preferred planes that could carry out bombing missions deep in enemy territory.
[EX A]: U.S. Air Force

[EX Q]: Branislav Ivanovic knows there will be no loved lost when Chelsea face Arsenal in the FA Community Shield on Sunday, but the Serbian defender hopes both sets of supporters give Petr Cech a warm reception. Cech became Arsene Wenger's first choice goalkeeper at Arsenal earlier this month when he left the Blues in an £11million deal that no doubt annoyed some sections of Stamford Bridge. But Ivanovic hopes those in attendance at Wembley for the 2015-16 curtain-raiser remember the hugely successful 11 seasons the Czech international had in west London. 'I hope they will give respect to him because he deserves it,' Ivanovic told the Evening Standard.Branislav Ivanovic believes Petr Cech deserves respect from Chelsea fansCech is in line to make his Arsenal debut against the Blues at WembleyIvanovic feels Cech will find it a mental challenge to face his former clubArsenal vs Chelsea - Community Shield: How do the two sides compare?READ: Chelsea pair Diego Costa and Gary Cahill fit to face ArsenalSign up for this season's MailOnline Fantasy Football game 
 Question:'We knew how much [Drogba and Lampard] would give to their new sides and _ will be the same.
[EX A]: Petr Cech

[EX Q]: Washington (CNN) Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin "must have fallen out of bed" Thursday morning after seeing tweets from President Donald Trump accusing Democrats of trying to block health benefits for coal miners. "Tell Chuck I was already up," Manchin quipped to reporters, responding to the comment. "I might have cut myself while I was shaving, but I was already up." Manchin charts own path in Trump-era West Virginia Health benefits for about 22,000 retired coal miners are to set to expire this weekend. Lawmakers are working on an agreement to extend the benefits in the spending bill that's currently being debated in Congress, but has yet to pass ahead of its Friday deadline.Health benefits for about 22,000 retired coal miners are to set to expire this weekendLawmakers are working on an agreement to extend the benefits in the spending bill 
 Question:Asked about the President's tweets, _ expressed surprise that Trump would single out the miners' benefits and called it a "weak" strategy.
[EX A]:
Chuck Schumer