Can I connect my new MacBook Air to my USB external hard drive?

Can any of the ports on a new MacBook Air (USB3 or thunderbolt) connect by cable to an external hard drive that's old-style USB? Thanks!

Yes, the USB port is a combination USB2/USB3. Should work fine.

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http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB572Z/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY
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