Can I access my USB drive connected to 3rd Gen Extreme via the internet?

After reading the features of current Airport Extremes, it seems that one can acces their USB connected hard drive via the internet. Is this true and does that feature also exist on 3rd Gen extremes as well? If so, how do I access it via the internet?

Yes and yes. Please check out the following AirPort User Tip.

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  • Using Time MACHINE with a USB drive connected to an Airport Extreme

    Disclaimer: Apple does not necessarily endorse any suggestions, solutions, or third-party software products that may be mentioned in the topic below. Apple encourages you to first seek a solution at Apple Support. The following links are provided as is, with no guarantee of the effectiveness or reliability of the information. Apple does not guarantee that these links will be maintained or functional at any given time. Use the information below at your own discretion.
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    Using Time Machine with an Airport Extreme AirDisk
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    Note: If you got here by clicking a link that looks like this:
    _. . . discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2299608#Q1_
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