Chaplain (Major General) Stuart E. Barstad, USAF (August 9, 1929 – August 25, 2009) was an American Air Force officer who served as Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force from 1985 to 1988.

Barstad graduated from Luther Seminary and was ordained in 1955.

Barstad was married to Ruth Marie Noer[2] and had two children.

He died on August 25, 2009, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Awards he received include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, and the Air Force Commendation Medal.