Disk Utility to Airport USB disk?

It looks like the answer is no, but I'm mildly surprised that Apple didn't make this more Apple-like
Just checking to see if one can do any "Disk Utility" type of access (Erase, repair, etc) to a USB HD off the AEBS (I have the gigabit version), or if you have to connect directly to your Mac for that.
Thanks,
Mike

You must connect the drive directly to your Mac to get those abilities.

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