Here is what I have. I have a database that I created and located within SQL Server Express. I am able to use this database with my vb application.

I now want to distribute this application and database to a target platform. To do this, I need to get a copy of this database, without SQL Server Express, into the distribution package that is used to load the application and database onto the target platform. I would assume that the database must, in some way, become free of SQL Server Express and be transitioned into an mdf file. I assume that because I have found no information that tells me how to take the database that is in SQL Server Express and distribute it.

What are you using to make the deployment package?
The deployment package is made using Visual Studio. There is a wizard for that, and at my level is all I know how to do this with.

Are you expecting that the destination device will work with your application and database even if SQL Express is not installed on the destination device?
Yes, I am. Without that capability the database would be of little use for this type of application.