Complex sentence: By May 1996, VFA-125 had amassed over 70,000 mishap-free flight hours in the Hornet, and was recognized for this milestone with the CNO Aviation Safety Award.
Split into simpler sentences: By May 1996, VFA-125 had amassed over 70,000 mishap-free flight hours in the Hornet. The squadron was recognized for this milestone with the CNO Aviation Safety Award.